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Louisiana takes affirmative action statement out of hiring policy after Trump executive order

Louisiana state agencies must now base hiring strictly on merit, removing affirmative action language after a federal executive order revoked prior requirements, officials said.

Summary by The Advocate
Responding to an executive order from President Donald Trump ending DEI practices, Louisiana has removed an affirmative action statement from its hiring policy.

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The Advocate broke the news in Baton Rouge, United States on Friday, January 16, 2026.
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