Episode

Even as a legal challenge unfolds, a new DEI order for federal contractors is already being enforced

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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published
May 27, 2026
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867
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Summary

The administration’s latest DEI directive is moving ahead on two tracks, into federal contracts and into federal court. While a lawsuit raises questions about its scope and authority, agencies are pressing forward with new clauses and compliance expectations. Dan Ramish, Partner at Haynes Boone, explains where things stand and what contractors can’t afford to wait on. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .