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American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education v. McMahon

Filed on behalf of
Education nonprofits
In response to the Trump administration's efforts to
Case Number
1:25-cv-00702
View Docket
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Filed
March 3, 2025
U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, Baltimore Division
Relief Outcomes
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Motion for Stay Pending Appeal
Denied
16
Preliminary Injunction
Granted
6
Summary
A group of education non-profits have sued the Department of Education challenging the termination of over 100 educator preparation grants pursuant to Trump's Executive Order 14151, which ordered the termination of funding for all government programs and grants related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Federal grants to the plaintiffs, who create programs for teacher preparation and development around the country, were cut because the plaintiffs' programs were deemed to contain DEI content. The plaintiffs argue that the funding cuts violate their Fifth Amendment right to due process, as well as the Administrative Procedure Act.
Plaintiffs
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education National Center for Teacher Residencies Maryland Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
Plaintiffs' Counsel
Saul Ewing LLC
Defendants
Secretary Linda McMahon U.S. Department of Education President Donald J. Trump

Documents

Respondents’ Brief
AACTE v. McMahon - Brief (USCA)
July 16, 2025
Opposition to Motion for Stay Pending Appeal
AACTE v. McMahon - Opposition to Stay Pending Appeal (USCA)
April 2, 2025