# Fortune 500 Companies

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## Timeline

- **2026-02**: State of the Union — President declares the official 'end' of DEI as a federal and corporate standard.
- **2025-06**: DOJ/EEOC Pivot — Federal agencies shift enforcement focus toward 'reverse discrimination' and merit-based hiring.
- **2025-01**: Inauguration Day — Trump signs executive orders targeting federal DEI programs and training.
- **2023-06**: SCOTUS SFFA Ruling — Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions, setting the legal stage.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Trump Declares End of DEI: Navigating the New Corporate Compliance Landscape
2026-02-27 06:26:51 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

President Trump’s State of the Union address officially signaled the administration's victory over Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs following a year of aggressive executive and legislative pressure. This declaration forces a critical pivot for legal and HR departments as they balance federal mandates against existing state laws and long-term corporate governance strategies.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/trump-state-of-the-union-dei-legal-impact

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