National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education, et al., v. Donald J. Trump, in his official capacity as President of the United States, et al.,

PLAINTIFFS’ EMERGENCY MOTION FOR STATUS CONFERENCE REGARDING PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION

Plaintiffs respectfully move for an emergency status conference with the Court regarding reports of widespread violations of the Court’s preliminary injunction order (ECF Nos. 45, 67) (“the Order”). Although Plaintiffs have repeatedly informed Defendants of various instances of noncompliance with the terms of the Order, and although Plaintiffs have requested clarification from Defendants concerning their efforts to comply with the Order, it has become clear the federal government remains noncompliant.
Public reporting indicates that federal employees are openly discussing their intention to ignore the Order. Plaintiffs’ counsel have received complaints about the freezing, cancellation, termination, and modification of grants based on the use of “equity,” “diversity,” “DEI,” or “environmental justice” language. These reports have come from recipients of grants administered by both named and un-named agencies around the country, and public statements by federal agencies and include violations as recently as today. Plaintiffs thus seek an emergency telephonic status conference with the Court, ideally on March 14 or at the Court’s next possible availability.