President Trump has reversed an executive order that revoked the security clearances of law firm Paul Weiss and threatened its government contracts. The firm has pledged to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring practices and contribute $40 million in pro bono services. This decision follows Trump's previous threats to withdraw federal funding from institutions that maintain DEI initiatives, showcasing an ongoing campaign against such practices. In a statement, Paul Weiss's chairman expressed gratitude for the president's decision and looked forward to future collaboration on various initiatives.
We are gratified that the President has agreed to withdraw the executive order concerning Paul, Weiss... We look forward to an engaged and constructive relationship with the President and his administration.
The executive order was initially issued on March 14... The firm agreed to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion considerations from its hiring practices.
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