Specifically, she called for submissions of possible instances of discrimination against white men by corporate DEI practices.But a program is not illegal just because the administration says so, said former EEOC ‌Chair Jenny Yang. The agency still has to build a case and convince the courts that a company's programs violate discrimination law. "But there is still a high legal bar to clear, Rutgers law professor Stacy Hawkins said. "The thing that has ⁠changed is that other people are not (being discriminated against)," ⁠Hawkins said.Many companies and industries have also retooled their DEI programs to stay legally sound. "Most people agree with DEI, most companies practice DEI, and most Americans want a democracy that defends DEI.

Source: Economic Times December 23, 2025 17:19 UTC