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Trump administration rescinds 1965 clause barring 'segregated facilities' like water fountains and restrooms in government contracts

The Trump administration has rescinded a clause from a 1965 executive order that prohibited federal contractors from using segregated facilities, such as separate water fountains and restrooms for different races. This decision was part of a broader effort to streamline federal regulations, as announced by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). The clause, originally part of Executive Order 11246 signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson, aimed to combat racial discrimination in employment by ensuring that companies receiving federal contracts did not practice segregation. Critics argue that removing this clause could undermine civil rights protections, although the administration contends that modern laws like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 already cover these issues, making the clause redundant. However, civil rights advocates express concern that this move could signal a weakening of commitment to civil rights enforcement.

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