Intersectionality Matters! 66. Executive Disorder
Mar 12, 2025
Damon Hewitt leads the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, while David Johns heads the National Black Justice Coalition. Russell Robinson specializes in race and sexuality at Berkeley Law, and Nina Turner champions economic and racial justice. Together, they dive into the implications of executive orders undermining civil rights, the need for corporate accountability, and strategies for political engagement among Black communities. They advocate for resilience and collective action to tackle systemic barriers and promote true equity.
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Executive Disorders Target DEI
- Trump's executive orders, termed "executive disorders," target diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
- These orders aim to dismantle progress made in promoting opportunities for marginalized groups.
DEI Initiatives Labeled Illegal
- Two executive orders label DEI efforts as presumptively illegal, weaponizing civil rights laws against equity initiatives.
- These orders threaten investigations and funding cuts for organizations promoting DEI.
Chicago Women in Trades Targeted
- Chicago Women in Trades, an organization supporting women in skilled trades, received a cease-and-desist order.
- The order targeted their "equity work," demonstrating the broad impact of these executive actions.