Federal Judge Removes Restrictions on Grants for Domestic and Sexual Violence Victims

A federal judge in Rhode Island has struck down Trump administration restrictions that conditioned federal grants for victims of domestic and sexual violence on gender identity, immigration status, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. The ruling found that the U.S. Department of Justice failed to adequately explain its decision to impose these conditions, which had been challenged by organizations like the R.I. Coalition Against Domestic Violence.