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As anticipated, the second Trump Administration began with the release of numerous executive orders. In this client alert, part of Jenner & Block’s “First 100 Days” series, we unpack three orders that target diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across American society—including in higher education. We summarize the key provisions for colleges and universities, discuss what likely comes next, and suggest steps to take now. As we explain below, how the federal government will implement

Today, Jenner & Block, on behalf of St. Luke’s Health System and in collaboration with Stoel Rives, filed a lawsuit with the US District Court for the District of Idaho to resolve the conflict between Idaho’s state abortion law and the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA).

While much uncertainty lies ahead as we enter 2025, the coming year is sure to see further attacks on corporate DEI efforts nationwide. With President Trump returning to the White House, the federal government is set to take aim at DEI programs. Meanwhile, emboldened by these developments at the federal level, activists and private litigants will likely ramp up their anti-DEI efforts in the courtroom, the legislatures, and the public arena. In this article, we preview what corporations with DEI