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On April 23, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order that eliminates the use of disparate-impact liability in various legal contexts. The Order asserts that this liability can lead to discrimination by necessitating race-based policies that may conflict with the Constitution’s guarantee of equal treatment. By prioritizing individual merit over group outcomes, the administration aims to restore a system where success is determined by personal achievements, in line with the ideals of the Civil Rights Movement.

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