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Jan 25, 2025 Trump issued executive orders dismantling federal DEI programs and disbanding the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
Eliminating a key civil rights enforcement agency and diversity programs reverses decades of anti-discrimination protections in federal employment.
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- Trump issues orders dismantling DEI and affirmative action — In his first week, President Trump issued a series of executive orders dismantling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and affirmative action policies. These orders are part of a broader agenda to reverse policies from the previous administration and have been met with both support and criticism from various political factions.
- Trump revokes diversity, equity, and inclusion programs — President Donald Trump has declared a war on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs by revoking Executive Order 11246, which promoted equal opportunity in federal employment. This action reverses decades of progress in civil rights and workplace equality.
- Trump disbands the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission — Former President Donald Trump issued an executive order disbanding the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). This decision effectively abolishes the federal agency responsible for enforcing civil rights laws against workplace discrimination. The move has been met with significant backlash from civil rights organizations and advocates who argue that it dismantles protections against discrimination in employment.
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Week 2 – 2025-01-25–2025-01-31
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