The Trump administration has launched an initiative to dismantle diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs, directing the Department of Justice to investigate and enforce actions against organizations promoting these initiatives. Attorney General Pam Bondi's memo references Executive Order 14173, arguing that DEIA programs breach federal civil rights laws and foster division. The move follows earlier orders to eliminate DEIA roles within federal agencies, marking a significant step toward enforcing a merit-based approach contrary to such inclusive initiatives. Civil rights defenders vow to resist these efforts, highlighting the ongoing strife over civil rights protections.
The directive orders DOJ officials to identify industries where DEIA programs are most prominent and propose civil and criminal enforcement actions against them.
Citing President Trump's Executive Order 14173, the memo claims DEIA initiatives violate civil-rights laws and undermine national unity.
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