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 .

A federal judge said President Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting DEI are too vague and infringe on rights to free speech.

With private-sector diversity, equity and inclusion policies in the government’s crosshairs, businesses are ditching representation goals and focusing on inclusion.