Baltimore and its mayor are suing President Donald Trump and several federal departments to block executive orders that dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion in public and private sectors. The city and Mayor Brandon Scott are among the plaintiffs that include diversity officers,

The mayor and city council, along with higher education groups, say Trump's executive orders are vague, stifle their freedom of speech and impinge on Congress' role.

Baltimore and its mayor are suing President Donald Trump and several federal departments to block executive orders that dismantle diversity, equity and inclusio

The federal lawsuit contends the executive orders — which request potential investigations against large universities and corporations — are unconstitutional.