The EEOC sent letters to 20 law firms demanding information on their diversity, equity, and inclusion policies to root out discrimination. The Trump administration has been targeting corporations over their DEI practices.
Key Points
EEOC targeting elite law firms for potentially discriminatory DEI practices
Trump administration also investigating corporations over their DEI policies
Title VII prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, religion, or national origin
Pros
Addressing potential discrimination in elite law firms
Enforcing Title VII to protect against discrimination based on race, sex, or other protected characteristics
Cons
Potential backlash from law firms and corporations targeted
Political implications and controversy surrounding the Trump administration's involvement