A recent internal presentation from NYU Langone Health's legal team proposed a significant shift in the hospital's language, advocating the removal of terms like "marginalized" and "systemic racism". This move, prompted by executive orders from the Trump administration, seeks to align the hospital's communications with an evolving political climate that critiques diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The actions reflect a broader trend among institutions grappling with new legal and practical realities, as many organizations attempt to navigate the complexities of compliance while maintaining their commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Eliminate references to diverse students and the word marginalized from websites and policy statements. Scrutinize and reconsider phrases such as systemic racism or vulnerable.
The PowerPoint presentation makes clear that NYU Langone's lawyers viewed the administration's new policies as creating a legal minefield for the health care system.
Some of the administration's executive orders are aimed at ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs at universities, hospitals, federal contractors and large corporations.
Many organizations feel like they're walking a tightrope in an untenable situation, said Laura Alfredo, the general counsel of the Greater New York Hospital Association.
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