Supreme Court Blocks DEI Grants, Illinois Healthcare Spending Sparks Controversy

The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of President Trump, allowing his administration to continue blocking $250 million in Department of Education grants earmarked for DEI programs. The decision, a 5-4 split, overturned a lower court's order to immediately reinstate the funds across eight states. Chief Justice John Roberts sided with the dissenting justices. This ruling is seen as a significant victory for Trump's efforts to remove funding from programs perceived as promoting leftist agendas within public institutions.

Illinois is allocating a substantial $629 million towards free healthcare programs for undocumented immigrants through Governor Pritzker's "Healthy Illinois" initiative. This represents a nearly 15% increase from the previous year, with $440 million coming from state taxpayers and $189 million from federal reimbursements. This allocation comes as many Illinois residents struggle with healthcare costs, unable to afford basic medical and dental care. The state's actions are seen by some as prioritizing non-citizens with taxpayer-funded benefits while potentially disadvantaging its own citizens.

A judge ordered Trump to return an alleged MS-13 member to the U.S. In response, a spokesperson suggested the judge contact the President of El Salvador, as they were unaware of the judge's jurisdiction over the country. Trump previously deported this individual to a prison in El Salvador.

Marcy Rheintgen, a 20-year-old male student, was reportedly the first person arrested under Florida's bathroom law. The arrest occurred after Rheintgen entered the women's restroom at the state Capitol in protest. Rheintgen stated their intention to break the law before being taken into custody. They face a misdemeanor trespassing charge, which could result in up to 60 days in jail, and are scheduled to appear in court in May.