The plaintiffs in this case are nineteen civil servants working on temporary assignments related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). All of the plaintiffs were fired or placed on administrative leave for their temporary involvement with DEIA programs, pursuant to President Trump's Executive Order 14151, which directs the Office of Management and Budget to terminate federal programs and employees promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The plaintiffs have filed a lawsuit against the ODNI and CIA challenging their terminations. They argue that the CIA and ODNI have violated the Administrative Procedure Act and Administrative Leave Act. The plaintiffs also argue that termination for involvement in DEI programs violates their First Amendment right to freedom of speech, as well as their Fifth Amendment right to due process. The plaintiffs request that the court grant them injunctive relief.
