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 .

The plaintiffs argued that the president’s edicts against diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives exceeded his authority and violate their constitutional right to due process.

A Judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking the administration from terminating equity-related federal contracts.