The Trump White House is implementing a series of aggressive measures aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) initiatives within federal agencies. This action, guided by directives from the Office of Personnel Management, includes the closure of DEIA offices and placing employees on leave, mirroring recommendations from the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025. Following rescindment of previous DEIA-focused executive orders, agencies are required to develop plans for layoffs and report any attempts to mask the presence of DEIA initiatives. The changes have raised concerns regarding job security for civil servants.
Federal agencies must submit detailed plans to OPM by January 31 for executing reduction-in-force actions - government terminology for layoffs - against DEIA employees.
The change in posture mirrors proposals written in the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 plan, which Donald Trump denied any knowledge of before he was reelected.
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