A federal judge temporarily halted the Trump administration's guidance banning "diversity, equity and inclusion" efforts from going into effect Thursday.

The ruling is a result of a lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union and the National Education Association, according to The Associated Press.

The groups allege that the administration is violating the First Amendment rights and due process for teachers.

The Department of Education under President Donald Trump said that public schools and colleges would lose federal funding if they kept DEI practices.

Some local schools have objected to Trump's actions, alleging DEI is not illegal.