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- Hakeem Jeffries, the House Minority Leader, said Republicans attack DEI and undermine civil rights.
- After U.S. President Donald Trump issued executive orders against DEI, Democrats promote DEI policies to energize Black voters.
- Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker defended states' DEI efforts amid backlash.
- Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear vetoed a bill banning DEI programs.
- Rev. Al Sharpton and Rep. James Clyburn said opposing DEI contradicts American values.
