Bloomberg Law Trump Takes Aim at DEI Programs
Jan 24, 2025
Nisha Verma, a labor and employment litigation partner at Dorsey & Whitney, delves into Trump’s executive orders aimed at dismantling DEI programs in the federal government. She explains the legal ramifications for federal employees tied to diversity initiatives and the potential discrimination challenges they may face. Verma also discusses the shift in focus within the EEOC under new leadership and the possible litigation landscape ahead, especially concerning the implications of recent Supreme Court rulings on affirmative action and workplace protections.
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Trump's Executive Orders on DEI
- President Trump's executive orders target DEI programs in the federal government and aim to influence the private sector.
- He also ordered federal agencies to investigate private companies for their DEI policies.
Executive Order on Transgender Individuals
- President Trump issued an executive order aiming to end what he terms "transgender lunacy."
- The order asserts that there are only two genders, male and female.
Job Security for Federal DEI Employees
- Federal employees in DEI roles face termination, even if other suitable positions exist.
- Unions may challenge these terminations based on existing agreements.