Three federal employees were abruptly removed from their positions after President Trump signed executive orders ending diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) initiatives. Mahri Stainnak, Sherrell Pyatt, and Jessica Swan were not working directly in DEIA roles but believe they were targeted due to their past associations and involvement in such programs. Stainnak has filed a complaint stating their dismissal was unjust and motivated by perceived political beliefs, insisting that many others face similar unjust firings without explanation. The situation raises concerns about the administration's stance on DEIA values and its impact on federal employment protocols.
"It's not right that myself and others have been targeted and illegally fired based on who the Trump administration thinks we are or the assumptions they make about our values."
Stainnak, who uses they/them pronouns, is asking for their job back, alleging unlawful firing as a punishment for ‘their perceived political affiliations.’
#federal-employment #diversity-and-inclusion #trump-administration #executive-orders #workplace-discrimination
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