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  • Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:90 FR 8339
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The document is an executive order issued by the President of the United States to end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs within the federal government. The order mandates the termination of DEI and similar programs across all federal agencies and requires existing employment practices to focus solely on individual merit, skills, and performance. It also instructs agency leaders to assess the impact of past DEI initiatives and provide an accounting of DEI-related roles, programs, and expenses. The goal is to ensure equal treatment for all Americans by federal agencies and to use taxpayer resources efficiently.

    Simple Explanation

    The President decided to stop certain government programs that focus on diversity and treating everyone fairly, and now wants to make sure jobs in the government are given based on how good a person is at their work.

  • Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:90 FR 8243
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Executive Order titled Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship aims to protect the free speech rights of American citizens by preventing the Federal Government from censoring speech, particularly on online platforms. It mandates that no government officer, employee, or agent should engage in or support actions that infringe upon these rights. The order directs the Attorney General to investigate past government activities that might have violated these principles and report back with recommendations. It clarifies that the order should not interfere with legal authorities and does not offer any new legal rights to individuals.

    Simple Explanation

    The President made a rule to stop the government from messing with what people say, especially on the internet. But they didn't explain exactly how they'll check if the government did anything wrong before or how they'll fix it.