In a bold move to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across federal agencies, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued a sweeping memo late Tuesday night. Heads of departments and agencies have been instructed to shutter DEI offices and place their employees on immediate paid leave. The directive aligns with President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders targeting DEI-related policies and practices, marking a significant shift in federal workplace regulations.
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Immediate Action Required from Federal Agencies
The memo, signed by Acting OPM Director Charles Ezell, lays out strict deadlines and clear steps for compliance. By Wednesday, January 22, at 5 p.m., federal agencies must:
- Announce the closure of all DEI offices to their employees and request reports of any attempts to disguise such programs under alternative names.
- Notify DEI office employees that they are being placed on paid administrative leave.
- Remove all external media, such as websites and social media accounts, associated with DEI offices.
- Rescind any DEI-related plans, directives, or materials created under the now-repealed Executive Order 14035, which had promoted DEI in the federal workforce.
- Cancel all DEI-focused training sessions and terminate contracts related to these initiatives.
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