Federal judge extends ban on New Hampshire’s DEI restrictions

Published September 22, 2025 1:24pm ET



(The Center Square) — A federal judge in New Hampshire has extended a court order blocking a state law that banned diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the state’s public schools.

The decision by U.S. District Court judge Landya McCafferty of New Hampshire continues a temporary restraining order against a portion of the law until Oct. 2 as she weighs whether to issue a permanent injunction ahead of a trial. The order was set to expire Sept. 19. 

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