Philadelphia Civil Rights Expert Says Trump's Effort To End DEIA Leaves Some Americans Less Protected

CBS Philadelphia

January 23, 2025

Advocates were quick to react to President Trump's executive orders that aim to put an end to all diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility programs within the federal government.

The executive orders, which were signed on Monday and Tuesday, look to cut funding for all DEIA initiatives across all agencies, end DEIA training and roll back Biden-era policies to promote diversity.

The National Urban League held an emergency meeting Wednesday called Demand Diversity in response to the president's new directive.

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