A federal judge has permanently blocked two directives from the Trump administration that sought to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at schools and universities across the United States. The ruling prevents the administration from cutting federal funding to educational institutions that continue to implement DEI initiatives. Separately, a federal appeals court blocked Louisiana's newly proposed congressional map, a move viewed as a setback for the Republican Party. The court's decision was aimed at preserving Black voting power in the state, rejecting GOP-led redistricting reforms. Meanwhile, federal judges upheld a state Senate map, maintaining the existing legislative boundaries.