White House orders government DEI employees to be placed on leave
The White House has ordered federal DEI employees on paid leave to dismantle DEI programs, facing criticism and anticipated legal challenges, marking a significant policy shift from the previous administration.
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The White House has ordered all federal employees working in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) offices to be placed on paid administrative leave immediately. This directive follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump aimed at dismantling DEI programs across federal agencies. The memo from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management requires agencies to inform DEI staff of their leave status and to begin closing DEIA initiatives, including the removal of related websites and social media accounts. The administration's actions are part of a broader strategy to eliminate DEI from federal hiring and contracting processes, which Trump claims are discriminatory. Critics argue that DEI programs are essential for addressing systemic inequalities, while supporters of the administration's stance contend that these initiatives unfairly disadvantage certain groups, particularly White Americans. The move is expected to face legal challenges from civil rights organizations that are preparing to contest the dismantling of DEI programs. The Trump administration's approach marks a significant shift from the previous administration, which had expanded DEI protections.
- Federal DEI employees are placed on paid administrative leave as part of a new executive order.
- The Trump administration aims to dismantle DEI programs in federal agencies.
- Critics argue that DEI initiatives are necessary for addressing systemic discrimination.
- Legal challenges are anticipated from civil rights groups opposing the dismantling of DEI.
- The current administration's actions represent a significant policy shift from the previous administration.
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