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Trump victory: Appeals court lifts blocks on president's orders restricting DEI programs


Published on 2025-03-15 17:20:46 - WJAR
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  • An appeals court on Friday lifted a block on executive orders seeking to end government support for diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

The article discusses a significant legal victory for former President Donald Trump, where an appeals court lifted blocks on his executive orders aimed at restricting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in federal agencies. These orders, issued in 2020, sought to eliminate what Trump described as "divisive concepts" in training sessions, which he believed promoted race-based discrimination. The court's decision reversed earlier injunctions that had been put in place by lower courts, arguing that the orders did not violate First Amendment rights or other legal protections. This ruling allows the government to enforce these restrictions, potentially affecting how DEI initiatives are conducted within federal workplaces. The decision has sparked debate over the balance between free speech and the promotion of diversity and inclusion in government settings.

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