A federal judge in Texas has ruled that the Minority Business Development Agency must provide its services to people of all races and ethnic groups, not just minorities. The agency, created to assist minority-owned businesses, was found to have discriminated against white business owners. The judge, appointed by President Trump, stated that the agency's actions violated the 14th Amendment's guarantee of equal protection under the law. This decision adds to a series of court rulings challenging federal affirmative-action policies.