Federal judge rules Trump admin cannot block grants to LGBT groups

U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar ruled that the Trump administration cannot require nonprofits to abandon diversity initiatives and transgender recognition to receive federal funding.

President Donald Trump speaks during an "Invest in America" roundtable with business leaders at the White House, Monday, June 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Lawyers for the government say that the president is permitted to "align government funding and enforcement strategies" with his policies.

Plaintiffs say that Congress — and not the president — has the power to condition how federal funds are used, and that the executive orders restrict free speech rights.

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The plaintiffs include health centers, LGBTQ+ services groups, the Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Historical Society and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. The groups are all recipients of federal funding and say that following the executive orders will prevent them from completing their missions.

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The judge’s order will remain in effect while the legal case continues, although government lawyers will likely appeal.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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