Governor Patrick Morrisey's Executive Order No. 3-25 contends that diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives violate the equal protection guarantees of both the West Virginia and United States Constitutions.
The order unequivocally restricts state institutions from using state resources to support DEI initiatives or require associated training, underscoring a push towards treating citizens as equals under the law.
Morrisey's action is part of a broader trend among Republican governors to eliminate DEI programs in public institutions, aligning West Virginia with similar policies in other red states.
With this executive order, state agencies are instructed to review and eliminate DEI policies within 90 days, marking a significant shift in the state's approach to civil rights initiatives.
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