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ast week, a federal court put the brakes on two executive orders aimed at ending federal support for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. Citing First Amendment concerns, the court issued a temporary injunction against the U.S. Department of Labor’s enforcement of key provisions affecting DEI-related speech and activi

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y. Here’s what happened—and why it matters for employers and HR professionals working with fede

ral grants. The

Backstory The plaintiff, a nonprofit supporting women in the skilled trades, receives substantial federal funding. After President Trump signed Executive Order 14151 and Executive Order 14173 in January, federal agencies—including the Department of Labor—directed grantees

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