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D
espite two deciding judges expressing support for DEI, the Fourth Circuit unanimously ruled on Friday that two Executive Orders issued by President Trump, which seek to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from federal grant and contract processes, will remain in effect while legal challenges proceed. The Executive Orders claim that DEI programs promote race- and sex-based preferences that contradict American values of merit and hard wo
rk. What Is This Case Abou
t? Earlier this year, a group of plaintiffs challenged these Executive Orders. The District Court issued a nationwide injunction preventing federal agencies from enforcing key provisions. This included blocking