Federal employees told to report DEI programs
Employees across the federal government have received memos asking them to report any possible diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) programs. ABC News has learned of employees at the departments of Commerce, State and Homeland Security receiving the memos, as well as health agencies.
Trump issued an executive order after taking office ending DEI programs in the federal government.
"We are aware of efforts by some in government to disguise these programs by using coded or imprecise language," one of the memos read. "If you are aware of a change in any contract description or personnel position description since November 5, 2024 to obscure the connection between the contract and DEIA or similar ideologies, please report all facts and circumstances to DEIAtruth@opm.gov within 10 days."
Failure to report the information within 10 days could result in "adverse consequences," according to the memo.
-ABC News' MaryAlice Parks, Katherine Faulders and Luke Barr