In keeping with his promise to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday that prohibits the the use of affirmative action or other diversity measures as well as revoked a batch of decades-old policies that protect federal employees from discrimination
The order “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” rescinds guidance dating back to former president Lyndon Johnson’s administration that intended to protect and strengthen protections for federal workers.
