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Tracking the Trump Administration's Policies

Real-time analysis of Trump-Vance administration actions, to support legal challenges and provide resources for the pro-democracy community.

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The Trump-Vance Administration is trying to

Politicize the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

What we know

The President illegally fired two Democratic members of the EEOC allegedly for not "operating in a manner consistent with the objectives" of his administration.

Formal Name

Termination of Democratic Commissioners of the EEOC

Status
Challenged
Formal Identifier

January 27, 2025

Anticipated Impact

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is an independent agency, historically led by five bipartisan commissioners, that enforces federal laws prohibiting workplace discrimination and promoting equal employment opportunities. The President fired two Democratic commissioners, claiming their leadership was not consistent with the priorities of his administration. The termination has been challenged in federal court.

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