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Dozens of Education Department workers are put on leave over Trump's anti-DEI order


Published on 2025-02-03 16:00:46 - MSN
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  • Dozens of employees at the U.S. Education Department were put on paid administrative leave in response to President Donald Trump's order banning diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal government,

The U.S. Department of Education has placed dozens of employees on administrative leave following an executive order by former President Donald Trump aimed at eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training within federal agencies. This order, which was part of Trump's broader initiative to dismantle what he described as "divisive" and "un-American" DEI programs, has led to significant changes in how federal departments operate. The affected employees were involved in various DEI-related activities, and their leave status reflects the ongoing tension between promoting inclusivity and adhering to the executive directive. This move has sparked debate over the implications for workplace diversity and the potential rollback of efforts to address systemic inequalities within government institutions.

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