- Docket No.
- 25-4988
- Appellate Court
- Ninth Circuit
Goal
- Block enforcement of an executive order
- Declaration that executive order is unlawful
Issues
Case History
Litigation Content
Why this Matters:
Plaintiffs allege that Executive Orders that target LGBTQ+ individuals violate the Due Process Clause and Equal Protection Clause of the Fifth Amendment, the separation of powers principle, and the First Amendment. The Executive Orders state there are two genders and exclude transgender individuals from recognition, instruct that programs that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are illegal discrimination programs, and establish penalties for contractors and grantees that engage in DEI practices. This appeal addresses whether the district court erred in partially granting the plaintiff’s motion for preliminary injunction.
Potential Impact:
Restrictions on organizations that support LGBTQ+ communities and work to achieve health equity exacerbates health disparities in vulnerable communities.