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The plan seeks to limit AI regulation at the federal and state level, encourages rapid development of AI infrastructure, and warns against ideological bias in models....more
Following President Donald Trump’s issuance in January 2025 of the “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” executive order, which sought to curb “illegal” diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)...more
From its inception, the new Trump Administration issued executive orders that were critical of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs. For example, as we previously addressed, Executive Order 14173 prohibited...more
On June 11, 2025, Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate issued a memorandum entitled Civil Division Enforcement Priorities (the “Memorandum”), outlining five areas of focus for Department of Justice (“DOJ”) Civil Division...more
On July 23, 2025, President Trump released his Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan, with the aim of ushering in an era of American dominance in the rapidly emerging technology. The AI Action Plan delivers on a promise...more
On July 23, 2025, the White House released “America’s AI Action Plan” and President Trump signed three Executive Orders addressing AI development, federal procurement, and infrastructure. The 25-page AI Action Plan focuses on...more
The last six months have been a tumultuous time for employers. The pace and degree of change is creating new challenges — and ongoing uncertainty. Our Mid-Year 2025 report sifts through the volume of federal-level executive...more
President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14173, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” and subsequent guidance from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...more
On June 27, 2025, Director of the US Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Catherine Eschbach issued a letter to federal contractors asking them to volunteer information on their efforts...more
Your college has a strong commitment to DEI work, but you’re concerned about the Trump Administration’s Executive Order banning DEI. You’re not sure how seriously to take it, or what the early court rulings against the order...more
Directs the Department of the Interior (DOI), in coordination with the Department of Agriculture (USDA), to raise entrance and pass fees for foreign visitors to national parks while improving affordability and access for U.S....more
In a June 11 memorandum to all division employees, the assistant attorney general for the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Civil Division promulgated a new list of enforcement policies with the stated purpose of advancing the...more
On May 19, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a memorandum launching a new enforcement program known as the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative (the Initiative). Furthering the Trump Administration’s direct targeting of...more
The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) continues to expand the Civil Division’s role in enforcing and implementing policies that have been announced through the President’s Executive Orders....more
On July 1, 2025, OFCCP published in the Federal Register a set of proposals to rescind the regulations implementing Executive Order 11246 and to modify the regulations implementing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and...more
Back in January, President Trump unraveled key affirmative action requirements for federal contractors and barred “illegal” DEI programs. Now federal contractors have been asked to voluntarily share how they’ve adjusted their...more
Last week, OFCCP Director Eschbach issued a letter to federal contractors inviting them to voluntarily submit information regarding their efforts to comply with Executive Order 14173, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and...more
On June 9, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued a preliminary injunction in San Francisco A.I.D.S. Foundation, et. al. v. Trump, 25-cv-01824-JST (N.D. Cal.), enjoining three of the nine...more
On June 11, 2025, in a memorandum entitled Civil Division Enforcement Priorities (the “Memo”), the Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Division outlined its five priority areas for investigations and enforcement actions: (1)...more
The Acting Chair of the EEOC has been renominated to serve another term as commissioner, and testified at her confirmation hearing on June 18, 2025. Confirmation is required for her to continue as Acting Chair. Ms. Lucas’...more
This is Part 2 of the “Is EEO Cool Again?” blog series. Catch up by reading Part I: EEO Compliance Isn't DEI. Over the past decade, many experts have emphasized the importance of breaking down silos between equal...more
In the wake of Executive Order 14173, federal contractors face heightened scrutiny of their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The EO requires contractors to certify that DEI programs comply with federal...more
On May 19, 2025, U.S. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memorandum launching the “Civil Rights Fraud Initiative” (the “CRFI”). The CRFI outlines how individuals can pursue claims against federally funded...more
On the day he was sworn in, June 11, 2025, Civil Division Assistant Attorney General (AAG) Brett Shumate took the unusual step of issuing a memorandum to all employees of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Division – most...more
On May 19, 2025, the US Department of Justice announced the establishment of the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, which will “utilize the False Claims Act to investigate and, as appropriate, pursue claims against any recipient...more