Wisconsin Assembly Approves Amendment to Limit DEI Efforts

The measure, aimed at restricting diversity initiatives, must pass further legislative hurdles before potentially becoming law.

The Wisconsin Assembly passed a GOP-backed constitutional amendment to limit diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in the state.
The amendment prohibits preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in state and local government.
It requires hiring decisions to be based on 'merit, fairness, and equality,' countering DEI initiatives.
The measure must pass the Senate and the full Legislature in the next session before a statewide vote can be held.
The amendment is part of a broader effort by Wisconsin Republicans to bypass Democratic Governor Tony Evers, who has vetoed numerous bills.