Nevada Attorney General Leads Coalition in Lawsuit Against Education Department
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s recent directive, which they claim constitutes an illegal threat to cut federal funding for education. The lawsuit, filed in Massachusetts, argues that the Trump administration’s push to compel states to dismantle programs aimed at preventing discrimination is both legally incoherent and harmful to students.
“The Trump administration is attempting to deny federal funding for our children’s education if we do not comply with an incomprehensible order,” Ford stated. The directive, issued on April 3, requires states to certify compliance with civil rights laws, specifically targeting what the administration categorizes as “illegal DEI practices.”
Many states, including Nevada, have refused to comply, citing the vagueness and contradictions in the new interpretation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. "Complying would expose Nevada to litigation and jeopardize programs designed to protect our children," Ford emphasized. He is prepared to take legal action against the federal government to defend educational funding.
The White House has not commented, but Education Secretary Linda McMahon has warned that failure to submit compliance forms could result in funding cuts. States stand to lose substantial federal support, with Nevada receiving nearly $1 billion designated for crucial educational programs.
The coalition’s lawsuit argues that the administration’s ultimatum leaves agencies with untenable choices: either misinterpret diversity and equity policies or risk losing vital funding that benefits vulnerable student populations. The outcome of this legal challenge could impact over $13.8 billion in federal education funding nationwide.
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