As of April 24, three courts across the country collectively blocked the U.S. Department of Education from enforcing its "Dear Colleague Letter" concerning diversity, equity and inclusion efforts sent to schools in February.

In three cases, federal judges paused the administration’s effort to cut off money from public schools with diversity and equity programs.

Students from Washington, DC universities and supporters of public schools protest U.S. President Donald Trump's dismantling of and funding cuts to the Department of Education, in Washington, D.C., U.