Ahead of President Donald Trump’s executive order banning diversity, equity and inclusion measures in the federal government, state lawmakers are raising their voices in defense of DEI.
More than 30 state elected Democratic officials from around the country signed a letter to Trump, pledging to protect DEI. State legislatures have been ground zero for anti-DEI attacks.
“Anti-DEI rhetoric and policy goals are dangerous, destructive, and discriminatory. Ultimately, they erect barriers to our American dreams,” the open letter obtained by USA TODAY said. “As we hold ourselves accountable to defending and extending the benefits of DEI, we also hold you accountable to achieving the same goal.