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Reported: DOJ cancels diversity training, including for immigration judges

  1. Original Date Announced

    October 9, 2020

    According to a memo obtained by the San Francisco Chronicle, DOJ has suspended all diversity and inclusion events for its employees -- including immigration judges -- regardless of whether attendance is required or even permitted on Government-paid time. The memo is in response to an executive order issued by President Trump that labeled bias sensitivity training as “offensive and anti-American race and sex stereotyping and scapegoating.”

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    Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping SF Chronicle: Justice Dept. cancels diversity training, including for immigration judges Executive Order on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in the Federal Workforce
  2. Effective Date

    October 8, 2020
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  4. Biden Administration Action: Revoked/Replaced

    January 20, 2021

    Executive Order On Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government

    This Biden administration policy modifies the Trump-era policy identified in this entry.

    On January 20, 2021, the Biden administration issued an order rescinding Executive Order 13950 (Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping), which banned federal employees from participating in diversity and sensitivity trainings.

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  5. Biden Administration Action: Other

    February 16, 2023

    EO on Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through The Federal Government

    On February 16, 2023, the White House issued an Executive Order on Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government, which builds on Executive Order 13985. The order requires agencies to create an annual public Equity Action Plan, investigate and address algorithmic discrimination, and enhance their community engagement and outreach.

    For a subsequent example of an agency's DEIA (diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility) plan, see USCIS DEIA Strategic Plan, 2023-2026, https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/reports/USCIS_DEIA_StratPlan_FINAL_508_4_19.pdf

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Current Status

Not in effect

Most Recent Action

February 16, 2023 Action: Other EO on Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through The Federal Government
January 20, 2021
Acted on by Biden Administration
February 16, 2023
Acted on by Biden Administration

Original Trump Policy Status

Trump Administration Action: Agency Directive
Subject Matter: Hearings and Adjudications
Agencies Affected: DOJ EOIR

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