“To be clear: the Executive Order cannot and does not prohibit otherwise lawful practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.” – 16 Democratic AGs...more
On February 5, 2025, United States Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a memorandum titled “Ending Illegal DEI and DEIA Discrimination and Preferences.” The memorandum advises that the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Civil Rights...more
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On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order, titled Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.” The Executive Order rescinds affirmative action requirements in government...more