NYC Deletes "D.E.I." From Official Plan, Sparking Legal Doubts

New York City officials removed the terms "diversity, equity, and inclusion" from a key racial equity plan. The change was made to avoid political conflict with the administration of President Donald Trump. The Trump administration is actively working to end many government D.E.I. programs. D.E.I. stands for diversity, equity, and inclusion. These are policies designed to promote fair treatment for all races and backgrounds. Despite the wording change, a U.S. Justice Department official reviewed the city's actions. The official still said the report seemed legally questionable, using the words "fishy" and "illegal." The original plan was meant to address racial inequality within New York City government. The final published document replaced "D.E.I." with phrases like "racial equity."