The Trump administration has announced an executive order to eliminate disparate-impact theory from civil rights analysis and enforcement. This theory suggests that policies can violate civil rights laws if they disproportionately impact underrepresented minorities, even without evidence of discriminatory intent. The removal of this theory aims to restore meritocracy by changing how standards and assessments across various sectors, like education and employment, are applied. Critics argue that this could undermine protections for minorities who might face indirect discrimination based on seemingly neutral criteria.
The Trump administration's move to eliminate disparate-impact theory is a significant step towards restoring meritocracy, challenging the impact of policies disproportionately affecting minorities.
Disparate-impact theory has led to widespread alterations in civil rights enforcement, affecting standards in education, employment, and criminal justice without demonstrating discriminatory intent.
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