Federal Lawsuit

Southern Education Foundation - Grant Termination

Challenge to termination of federal grants to the Southern Education Foundation, founded in 1867 to advance equitable education after the Civil War. Judge Friedman granted preliminary injunction halting the termination of grants for EAC-South, a technical assistance center addressing effects of desegregation.

Injunction Granted

Case Details

Challenge to termination of federal grants to the Southern Education Foundation, founded in 1867 to advance equitable education after the Civil War. Judge Friedman granted preliminary injunction halting the termination of grants for EAC-South, a technical assistance center addressing effects of desegregation.

Date Filed

2025-05-01

Status

Injunction Granted

Court

U.S. District Court, District of Columbia

Outcome

Preliminary injunction granted

Related Executive Actions (1)

Dismantling the Department of Education

Ordered reduction in force covering 2,000 employees (nearly half the workforce). Judge Joun issued preliminary injunction, finding the government's 'true intention is to effectively dismantle the Department without an authorizing statute.' Supreme Court later granted administrative stay 6-3, allowing dismantling to proceed.

Pending Litigation
Policy DirectiveEducation
Department of Education
2 challenges2025-03-13

Plaintiffs / Parties

  • Southern Education Foundation
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