The federal government is undergoing drastic changes under the new Trump administration, specifically targeting initiatives related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). Employees across various agencies report a pervasive atmosphere of fear regarding their job security, with DEIA program staff placed on leave and plans made for possible firings. New compliance measures include a tip line for reporting suspected DEIA activities. This upheaval has created anxiety among government workers, intensifying concerns about the future of diversity initiatives in federal agencies.
Everyone's scared, said an employee at a Commerce Department agency who... it feels like those statements could be evidence against her.
All DEIA program staff have been ordered onto paid administrative leave, and agencies must submit plans to fire people by the end of the month.
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