The Trump administration has mandated the closure of all federal DEI offices, placing affected employees on paid administrative leave. This decision follows an executive order mandating an immediate halt to DEI activities, which the administration claims undermine a merit-based civil service. Agencies are required to dismantle their DEI frameworks by withdrawing related initiatives and guidance. Employees will retain their salary and benefits during administrative leave but must refrain from work and reporting. A mechanism exists for reporting any remaining DEI activities within a specific time frame, with notable disciplinary consequences for non-compliance.
Agencies will take down any public-facing trace of DEI offices, withdraw related guidance and cancel trainings due to an executive order against DEI activities.
The Trump administration views DEI efforts as divisive, undermining merit-based civil service, labeling them as wasteful and discriminatory against taxpayers.
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