Trump Repeals Landmark Anti-Discrimination Order for Federal Contractors

The executive order ends a 60-year policy prohibiting discrimination by government contractors based on race, gender, religion, and national origin.

President Trump issued an executive order revoking Lyndon Johnson's 1965 Executive Order 11246, which enforced nondiscrimination in federal contracting.
The repealed order required contractors to demonstrate compliance with anti-discrimination policies and collect workforce diversity data.
Supporters of the repeal argue it aligns with the original intent of the 14th Amendment and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by eliminating race- and gender-based considerations.
Critics warn the repeal could reduce economic opportunities for minorities and women in the lucrative federal contracting sector.
The move reflects a significant shift in bipartisan support for civil rights policies that had endured across administrations for decades.