Supreme Court ruling on DEI policies, Trump NIH funding controversy, Chief Justice Roberts liberal alliance
JUST NOW: Chief Justice JOHN ROBERTS joined the liberals and DEI Justice Ketanji Jackson in trying to block President trump from ending woke grants at the NIH.
The ruling was 5-4. Amy Coney BARRETT, Clarence Thomas, Sam Alito, Brett Kavanaugh and Neil Gorsuch side with Trump. pic.twitter.com/mcg2bt160r
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— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) August 21, 2025
Chief Justice JOHN ROBERTS joined the liberals and DEI Justice Ketanji Jackson in trying to block President Trump from ending woke grants at the NIH.
In a significant ruling, Chief Justice John Roberts sided with the liberal justices, including Ketanji Brown Jackson, in a 5-4 decision against President Trump’s efforts to terminate what he referred to as "woke grants" at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This decision has raised eyebrows and sparked heated debates across the political spectrum. The ruling indicates a division in the Supreme Court, with Justices Amy Coney Barrett, Clarence Thomas, Sam Alito, Brett Kavanaugh, and Neil Gorsuch aligning with Trump.
The implications of this ruling are profound. Many supporters of the decision argue that it protects essential funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Critics, on the other hand, view the continuation of these grants as perpetuating a culture that prioritizes ideology over merit. This clash encapsulates a larger national conversation about the role of DEI in government programs and institutions.
As discussions around the NIH and its funding practices continue, the spotlight remains on the Supreme Court’s role in shaping these policies. The balance of power within the court and the differing judicial philosophies of its justices can have lasting impacts on various social issues. The implications of this ruling could influence future legislation and initiatives aimed at addressing equity in healthcare and beyond.
For more insights on this ruling and its potential consequences, you can check out the original tweet by Eric Daugherty here: Twitter.