U.S. agencies are defying a court order blocking President Donald Trump's ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs at businesses and organizations that contract with the federal government, groups suing over the ban said in a court filing on Thursday.

Overview Shortly after taking office, President Donald Trump issued two executive orders (EOs) targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs: EO 14151, “Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing,

In a March 6 order, Trump targeted Perkins Coie, calling the law group out for what he says is "dishonest and dangerous activity."

The Environmental Protection Agency will close all environmental justice offices which are responsible for addressing pollution in poor communities.

The positions will be eliminated "immediately," according to a memo by Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin.

The Environmental Protection Agency plans to eliminate offices that handle environmental justice issues, like pollution in poor neighborhoods and communities of color. It’s part of a wider crackdown on Biden-era climate policies.