Trump Orders Immediate Shutdown of Federal DEI Programs

President Trump has signed an executive order dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion offices across federal agencies, placing affected employees on leave.

• Federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices are being closed, with all employees placed on paid administrative leave effective immediately.
• A memo from the Office of Personnel Management directs agencies to remove DEI-related media and report compliance measures by January 23, 2025.
• The executive order also mandates the termination of environmental justice programs and prohibits DEI considerations in federal employee performance reviews.
• Union leaders and officials in Maryland, home to many federal workers, have expressed concern about potential job losses and broader workforce reductions.
• The move is part of a broader initiative to reduce the federal workforce and implement a merit-based, gender-binary policy framework.

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