Feds Strip DEI Websites After Trump's Order

Federal agencies in the United States are removing resources dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) from their websites. This action follows an executive order issued by President Trump aimed at dismantling DEI initiatives across the government. The order has led to the cancellation of DEI training and service contracts, with websites from the Office of Personnel Management, State Department, and Department of Homeland Security now missing key DEI content.

Dorothy Brown, a Georgetown law professor who previously served on the Treasury Advisory Committee on Racial Equity, criticized the move. She commented, "Conservatives would say it is wrong to target someone based on their race—but that is exactly what Trump is doing."

The Education Department recently announced the removal or archiving of over 200 pages of resources promoting diversity in K-12 schools and colleges. This includes training materials and guidance on civil rights laws. The department also canceled DEI contracts worth more than $2.6 million. Previously available resources, such as "Resources for LGBTQI+ Students" and guidance on the use of artificial intelligence, have been taken down. According to the department, these resources were said to promote or endorse "harmful ideological programs."

The move further includes disbanding DEI-focused groups such as the Diversity & Inclusion Council and withdrawing the department's Equity Action Plan, initially developed under former President Biden to improve educational access and equity. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)