Even when well-intentioned, DEI programs are not exempt from federal civil rights laws. That is the core message of Attorney General Pam Bondi’s memo clarifying the Department of Justice’s interpretation of federal...more
8/19/2025
/ Administrative Interpretation ,
Affirmative Action ,
Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Civil Rights Act ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Discrimination ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Equal Protection ,
Federal Funding ,
Title IX ,
Title VI ,
Title VII
On April 23, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14281 titled “Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy.” The EO establishes the current administration’s policy broadly opposing the use of...more
5/2/2025
/ Civil Rights Act ,
Constitutional Challenges ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Disparate Impact ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Policies ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Executive Orders ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Title VII ,
Trump Administration