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DOJ Issues Expanded Guidance on DEI-Related Practices

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On July 29, the Office of the U.S. Attorney General issued a memorandum that offers additional color respecting unlawful discrimination, which President Trump originally characterized as “illegal DEI” in his January 2025...more

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DOJ Issues July 2025 Guidance on Unlawful Discrimination: Navigating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in a New Legal Landscape

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From the outset of his current term in office, President Trump has made it a signature policy objective to target and dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) and so-called “gender ideology” in both the public and...more

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U.S. Attorney General Issues New Guidance on DEI Programs and Policies

On July 29, 2025, the U.S. Attorney General issued a memorandum that “clarifies the application of federal antidiscrimination laws to programs or initiatives that may involve discriminatory practices, including those labeled...more

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DOJ Doubles Down on DEI and Antidiscrimination Obligations for Recipients of Federal Funds

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The U.S. Department of Justice recently issued a memorandum providing additional clarity and guidance on DEI-related programs and policies. The memo emphasizes that federally funded entities may not make decisions—such as...more

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Latest Moves by Federal Agencies Regarding Gender-Affirming Care: Risks Mount for Providers

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Since day one, a policy priority of the Administration has been to discourage and prevent gender-affirming care for children and adolescents that involves surgery or medication....more

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Trump Administration Launches Title IX Investigations Team to Accelerate Enforcement

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The Trump administration has announced the creation of a Title IX Special Investigations Team (SIT) to respond to a surge in Title IX complaints and carry out enforcement of several of President Trump’s executive orders. ...more

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So You’re Concerned About Losing Federal Funding: 3 Things Schools Should Do Right Now

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Many K-12 and institutes of higher education are concerned about the potential threat to their federal funding given recent changes to the way the government is interpreting existing federal law to achieve certain policy...more

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Attorney General Pam Bondi’s Ending Illegal DEI and DEIA Discrimination and Preferences Memo

On February 5, 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi disseminated an internal memo within the Department of Justice (DOJ). The memo, Ending Illegal DEI and DEIA Discrimination and Preferences, explained that the DOJ’s Civil Rights...more

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What risks do employers face by excluding coverage for gender affirming care in their health plans?

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In recent years, courts have ruled upon a growing number of cases arising from delivery of and payment for gender affirming care. At the same time, state legislatures have passed a variety of laws aimed at such services. ...more

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