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President Trump signals liability for federal contractors with DEI policies

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Government contractors will likely face large fines if they skirt new anti-DEI requirements, and further actions against private industry loom.

Companies previously known for championing DEI efforts have backtracked in an industry-wide reversal as workforce equity policies are axed, diversity quotas are reduced, and diversity officer roles are eliminated.

And Target, a retailer that made headlines for its multi-billion-dollar commitments to DEI efforts, has abruptly reversed course following Trump’s inauguration.