Trump’s efforts at the federal level have not just affected the government. His focus on DEI—which he had also targeted throughout his campaign —comes as major companies also scale back on their DEI initiatives, some in small ways, others by dismantling full branches of their organizations .

With private-sector diversity, equity and inclusion policies in the government’s crosshairs, businesses are ditching representation goals and focusing on inclusion.

Baltimore-based U.S. District Judge Adam Abelson on Friday granted a preliminary injunction which largely blocked an executive order signed by President Donald Trump shortly after his inauguration that banned diversity,

The legal battle against corporate DEI policies has escalated as Florida files suit against Target and Missouri against Starbucks.

A federal judge said President Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting DEI are too vague and infringe on rights to free speech.

The judge found the administration's mandate that grant recipients not engage in "equity-related" programs was too broad.

A federal judge in Maryland on Friday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump from implementing bans on diversity, equity and inclusion programs at federal agencies and businesses that contract with the federal government.