The disparate-impact order sought to eliminate that enforcement theory
Trump directed elimination of disparate-impact liability to the maximum degree possible and reviews of related regulations, investigations, proceedings, consent judgments, and injunctions. [The White House]
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Trump directed elimination of disparate-impact liability to the maximum degree possible and reviews of related regulations, investigations, proceedings, consent judgments, and injunctions. [The White House]
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The order describes its policy as colorblind equality and calls disparate-impact liability unconstitutional; those are administration positions, not judicial rulings or statute repeal. [The White House]
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The category reflects changes to a civil-rights theory addressing unequal outcomes across protected groups; no racist purpose or underlying legality finding. [The White House]
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- Presidential action · The White HouseThe disparate-impact order sought to eliminate that enforcement theory — original source text
Executive Order 14281, sections 1-2 and 5-7
https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/04/restoring-equality-of-opportunity-and-meritocracy/
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