Overview
- Oklahoma's state treasurer plans to file shareholder resolutions urging companies like Amazon and Netflix to eliminate DEI programs and adopt political neutrality.
- Target faces a class-action lawsuit alleging it misled investors about the financial risks tied to its DEI policies and Pride Month campaigns.
- President Donald Trump has issued executive orders dismantling DEI programs across federal agencies and influencing private sector policies, citing them as discriminatory.
- Some corporations, including Walmart and McDonald's, have scaled back or ended DEI initiatives, citing legal, political, and market pressures.
- In contrast, companies like Costco and JPMorgan Chase reaffirm their commitment to DEI, emphasizing its business value despite growing opposition.