Companies Respond to Lawsuit Threats by Revising Diversity Policies
Several major U.S. companies, including JPMorgan Chase and BlackRock, have made revisions to their internal diversity policies in response to threats of lawsuits from conservative groups. The changes mainly involve removing language that indicates certain programs are for underrepresented groups or modifying goals for increasing racial diversity in the workforce. While the changes cannot be directly linked to the lawsuit threats, at least six companies have publicly acknowledged making modifications. The threats come as conservative efforts to roll back corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives gain momentum following a Supreme Court ruling that found the use of affirmative action in university admissions unconstitutional.
