Seattle (Oct. 31, 2025) – Today, Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison announced a U.S. District Court ruling granting the City of Seattle’s motion for a preliminary injunction against the Trump Administration’s Executive Orders that unlawfully tie federal grant funds to the Administration’s policy preferences on diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and gender ideology.
“I sued the Trump administration for its attempt to unconstitutionally condition federal funds via Executive Orders and today my motion won in court,” said City Attorney Davison. “Because of this victory today, Seattle will be able to continue to receive its congressionally appropriated funds. The grant funds are critical to supporting public services in Seattle, including law enforcement, housing, transportation, and disast

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