Trump administration halts use of race, gender data in federal hiring
It argues that such measures compromise fairness and merit, echoing long-standing critiques by Trump and his allies that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs are discriminatory against white people and men.The move represents a significant rollback of longstanding federal practices aimed at promoting workforce diversity and addressing systemic discrimination. Critics say eliminating demographic tracking undermines efforts to identify and correct inequalities in hiring.In addition to the ban on demographic data, the OPM memo criticizes an overreliance on elite academic credentials and calls for broader recruitment.Agencies are urged to seek candidates from state schools, religious institutions, trade programs, homeschooling backgrounds, and faith-based organizations. The focus, the memo states, should be on "patriotic Americans" committed to constitutional values and the rule of law.This initiative marks a further step by Trump to dismantle DEI programs across federal agencies, a cornerstone of his broader campaign against what he calls 'woke' culture in government and education.With inputs from ReutersTune InMust Watch
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