EO 14281
Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy
Government ReformLaw EnforcementEconomy & Trade
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Summary
This executive order directs the federal government to eliminate the use of disparate-impact liability—legal doctrine that holds employers liable for employment practices causing differential outcomes among racial or gender groups even without discriminatory intent. The order revokes certain Civil Rights Act regulations, instructs agencies to deprioritize enforcement of disparate-impact provisions, and requires the Attorney General to identify and recommend repeal or amendment of regulations imposing such liability.
Key Points
- 1Revokes presidential approvals of specific Department of Justice Title VI regulations from 1966 and 1973 that permit disparate-impact claims
- 2Directs all federal agencies to deprioritize enforcement of statutes and regulations containing disparate-impact liability provisions, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
- 3Requires the Attorney General to identify all federal regulations, guidance, and rules imposing disparate-impact liability and recommend their amendment or repeal within 30 days
- 4Orders the Attorney General and EEOC Chair to assess pending investigations and cases involving disparate-impact claims within 45 days and recommend appropriate action
- 5Establishes policy that the U.S. should eliminate disparate-impact liability to the maximum degree possible while avoiding violations of constitutional law and civil rights statutes
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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