ImpactGC is proud to share that we have joined an amicus brief filed with the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to support the plaintiffs challenging an Executive Order that threatens lawful and effective diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The brief, which was filed on May 15 in the case Donald J. Trump, et al., v. National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education, et al., argues forcefully in defense of corporate and institutional DEI policies against the Trump administration’s attempts to force private-sector employers to end their DEI efforts.
We believe the administration’s attack on DEI is both unlawful and destructive, as DEI efforts promote fairness, strengthen workplaces, and help companies achieve their missions. These practices—from inclusive hiring to pay equity reviews and bias training—aren’t just good for business; they’re vital to ensuring equal opportunity and addressing the centuries-long legacy of exclusion and discrimination in the workplace. The Executive Order also seeks to chill a fundamental constitutional right by undermining employers’ right to speak freely about the value and purpose of DEI.
ImpactGC is proud to stand with others in saying clearly: DEI is not only legal—it’s good business.
