Defense Intelligence Agency Halts Observances of MLK Day, Pride Month, and More After Trump DEI Ban

A leaked memo reveals the agency's decision to pause 11 annual events honoring marginalized groups, citing recent executive orders targeting diversity initiatives.

The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has suspended observances of 11 annual events, including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month, Pride Month, and Holocaust Days of Remembrance.
The decision follows President Donald Trump's January 20 executive orders dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in federal agencies.
A leaked memo indicates the pause applies to 'Special Emphasis Programs' and employee groups focused on marginalized communities, effective immediately and indefinitely.
The suspension does not affect federal holidays such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, which will still be observed nationally.
Confusion persists across federal agencies as they interpret the executive orders, with some taking broad measures due to unclear implementation guidance from the White House.