US Department of Homeland Security scraps ban on surveillance of LGBTQ+ people
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US Department of Homeland Security scraps ban on surveillance of LGBTQ+ people
"The DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis has updated its policy manual, removing protections for LGBTQ+ identities in intelligence gathering based solely on these identities."
"The policy changes correspond with a broader directive under President Trump's executive order aimed at eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion protections within federal agencies."
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revised its policy manual to eliminate protections preventing the gathering of intelligence on individuals based solely on their LGBTQ+ status. This shift, as reported by Bloomberg, aligns with an executive order from President Trump aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies across federal agencies. This update marks a significant change from previous guidelines that explicitly prohibited intelligence activities based on sexual orientation and gender identity, raising concerns among critics about the implications for LGBTQ+ individuals.
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