Trump Ends Federal DEI Programs, Reversing Decades of Civil Rights Policies
President Trump issues sweeping executive orders dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in federal agencies and contracting, emphasizing a shift to merit-based practices.
- President Trump revoked Executive Order 11246, a 1965 directive that prohibited discrimination and required affirmative action in federal contracting, marking a significant rollback of civil rights-era policies.
- All federal employees in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) roles were placed on paid leave, with agencies instructed to submit plans for their dismissal by the end of January.
- The new executive orders eliminate DEI-related programs, contracts, and websites, and establish the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, to oversee federal cost-cutting measures.
- Trump's actions extend to the private sector, directing federal agencies to identify companies for potential investigations into DEI practices deemed discriminatory under his administration's interpretation of civil rights laws.
- The policy shift aligns with a broader conservative backlash against DEI initiatives, which has already led to rollbacks in corporate America following the 2023 Supreme Court decision ending affirmative action in college admissions.
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