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Justice Department Targets Diversity Programs, Sparking Heated Debate

8/1/2025

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The U.S. Justice Department's new memo calls for federal fund recipients to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, warning of legal risks. It promotes a shift towards universal standards, such as academic merit, echoing the Trump administration's push to limit DEI efforts in schools and organizations, igniting a heated debate on inclusivity.

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Story summary

The U.S. Justice Department's new memo calls for federal fund recipients to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, warning of legal risks. It promotes a shift towards universal standards, such as academic merit, echoing the Trump administration's push to limit DEI efforts in schools and organizations, igniting a heated debate on inclusivity.