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Trump Revokes 1965 Equal Employment Opportunity Act on January 22, 2025, Ending Anti-Discrimination Protections Established by Lyndon Johnson
Jan 22, 2025, 04:45 PM
President Donald Trump has revoked the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1965, which prohibited discrimination in hiring based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The action, taken on January 22, 2025, dismantles an executive order originally established by President Lyndon B. Johnson. This order was designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background. Trump's decision has drawn attention as it marks a significant shift in federal employment policy.
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