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On April 23, 2025, the White House issued an order to eliminate disparate-impact liability, a legal framework that presumes discrimination based on differences in outcomes among various groups. This order emphasizes the principle of treating all citizens equally under the law, stating that success should be based on individual merit rather than race or sex. The administration plans to revoke past regulations that enforce disparate-impact liability, aiming to enhance job opportunities and uphold the foundational ideals of the American Dream.

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