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Lawmakers Rally to Protect 1965 Civil Rights Protections

9/5/2025

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U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown opposes the Trump administration's plan to revoke civil rights protections from 1965.
The Department of Labor seeks to rescind Executive Order 11246, which prevents discrimination by federal contractors.
Brown's letter, signed by eight Democrats, warns this threatens progress against discrimination in federal contracting.
Her legislation to maintain EO 11246 has garnered 92 cosponsors.
Lawmakers urge the Department of Labor to reconsider this proposed rule.

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U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown opposes the Trump administration's plan to revoke civil rights protections from 1965.
The Department of Labor seeks to rescind Executive Order 11246, which prevents discrimination by federal contractors.
Brown's letter, signed by eight Democrats, warns this threatens progress against discrimination in federal contracting.
Her legislation to maintain EO 11246 has garnered 92 cosponsors.
Lawmakers urge the Department of Labor to reconsider this proposed rule.