'Devastating' | Trump's purge of federal DEI jobs subject to lawsuit

Four former federal employees haved filed a class-action lawsuit alleging they were unlawfully removed from their roles during the Trump Administration's purge of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) roles.

The suit, filed in Washington, D.C., claims Trump-era directives eliminating diversity programs violated First Amendment rights and federal civil service protections.

The proposed class action could include thousands of former workers whose jobs were eliminated under the executive orders.

DEI firings 'intended to punish', lawsuit claims

Plaintiffs worked at the Department of Homeland Security, Justice Department, National Institutes of Health and Office of Personnel Management.