MANCHESTER, N.H. —

A federal court is once again pausing a state law aimed at restricting diversity, equity and inclusion programs in New Hampshire public schools.

This law went into effect in July.

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The lawsuit claims the law violates the First Amendment rights of educators and students. It also says it is unlawfully vague and would have forced K-12 public schools, as well as colleges and universities, to guess what was prohibited or risk losing funding.

Last month, a judge issued two temporary pauses on the law. This latest ruling will remain in effect until another order is issued.

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