California joined several other states Friday in suing the Trump administration over its demand that public schools eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives or risk losing federal funding.

Multiple states, including California, filed a lawsuit over what they consider an illegal threat to cut federal funding due to diversity programs.

California is suing the Trump administration in a joint lawsuit with other states in response to threats to cut federal funding toward education. Attorney General Rob Bonta on Friday warned the cuts could result in billions lost.