New Jersey Joins Lawsuit Against Trump’s Federal Contractor DEI Ban

Lawsuit argues executive order's vague requirements and rushed implementation expose contractors to severe penalties without clear guidance.

By: NJ Urban News Staff

Outlets: New Jersey Urban News

Published: June 11, 2026

Words: 279

Last Updated: 12 hours, 39 minutes ago

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New Jersey has joined a coalition of 20 states in suing the Trump administration over its contractor policies they say are vague and depart from established antidiscrimination law.

The Trump administration froze funding last year for the New York and New Jersey Gateway Tunnel project, citing “unconstitutional DEI practices.” This delay affected one of the nation’s most critical infrastructure projects: a new tunnel that would replace aging tubes damaged during Hurricane Sandy and …

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