The executive orders designed to dismantle DEI policies within the federal government suggest companies—and colleges and non-profits—that don’t follow suit could face Justice Department lawsuits.

Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

Target will soon end some of its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, the retail giant announced Friday.

The retailer's decision met with notable criticism, with some noting the company's reputation for inclusiveness has helped it attract a younger, more diverse consumer base.

The Associated Press reports companies have faced legal pressure to end DEI from conservative groups who were encouraged by the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision to outlaw affirmative action in college admissions.

DEI policies originated as a counterweight to discriminatory corporate practices. A number of prominent companies have scaled back or set aside the diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that much of corporate America endorsed following the protests that accompanied the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd,