Appeals court lifts blocks on Trump’s orders restricting diversity, equity and inclusion programs

Illinois Restricts Government Contracts to DEI Supporters, Propping Up Divisive Industry

A little-known law in Illinois requires private companies to finance the DEI industry if they wish to do business with the state—giving a lifeline to an unpopular industry that currently finds itself on the ropes as major companies across the country ditch their DEI programs and President Donald Trump works to eradicate its influence across the federal government.The post Illinois Restricts Government Contracts to DEI Supporters, Propping Up Div…

Appeals Court Overturns Block on Parts of Trump’s DEI Orders

The Trump administration can move forward with carrying out all provisions in the president’s executive orders that crack down on diversity, equity and inclusion, an appeals court ruled Friday.

Trump Has Companies in Europe and Asia Walking a DEI Tightrope

Global firms with a US presence don’t want to aggravate the Trump administration. But complying with international diversity regulations is non-negotiable.

Federal Appeals Court Temporarily Reinstates Trump's Challenged DEI Executive Orders

"The judges of this panel unanimously agree that the entire substance of the preliminary injunction must be stayed, not just trimmed back in scope." The government is likely to succeed on the merits.

JB Pritzker Wants to Lead the Trump Resistance. But Is He Turning His Back on DEI?

Since the election of Donald Trump, Democratic Illinois governor JB Pritzker has emerged as a key figure in the Resistance 2.0. A longtime proponent of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, Pritzker has described Trump’s attack on DEI as an attempt to “tear down” civil rights. He also called Trump “unfit to lead” after the president suggested DEI played a role in a tragic aircraft collision in January in Washington, D.C.But, according to a …

HUD approves then rescinds funds for NY housing groups

The Trump administration was set to release millions in federal grants to New York City organizations that house formerly homeless individuals on Friday, but recent court orders are delaying the effort, according to a report from Gothamist. To get the funding, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) initially required grant recipients to pledge they would not support “gender ideology,” diversity programs, or sanctuary immigration p…