Executive OrderCivil Rights

Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity (EO 14173)

Companion to EO 14151 targeting private sector DEI. Requires certification and threatens DOJ enforcement against private companies. EEOC sent letters to 20 law firms seeking information about employment practices including DEI, citing Title VII.

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Details

Companion to EO 14151 targeting private sector DEI. Requires certification and threatens DOJ enforcement against private companies. EEOC sent letters to 20 law firms seeking information about employment practices including DEI, citing Title VII.

Date Issued

2025-01-20

Type

Executive Order

Legal & Institutional Responses (1)

NADOE v. Trump - DEI Executive Orders Challenge

Challenge to both DEI EOs (14151 and 14173). Judge Abelson issued a nationwide preliminary injunction on First and Fifth Amendment grounds covering terminations of equity-related grants, DEI certification requirements, and DOJ enforcement threats. Fourth Circuit later stayed the injunction pending appeal.

Preliminary Injunction
Federal Lawsuit
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland / Fourth Circuit
2025-02-13

Affected Agencies

  • Department of Justice
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Related Risk Areas

Civil Liberties
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