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world6 months ago

State Department layoffs possible this Friday amid legal and judicial uncertainties

The U.S. State Department is potentially planning to lay off up to 3,448 employees, including 700 in D.C., possibly starting as soon as Friday, amid efforts to streamline the department. The timing depends on a Supreme Court decision regarding a court order that temporarily paused government-wide layoffs. The department has announced a reorganization aimed at reducing bureaucracy, but legal and procedural disputes are ongoing.

via CBS News|
#federal-workforce-reduction#foreign-service#state-department-layoffs
politics1 year ago

"Arrested After Miscarriage: The Call for Action"

Congressional Democrats are urging the Biden administration to take action to protect pregnant patients from criminal prosecution following a case in Ohio where a woman faced charges after a miscarriage. They are calling for federal resources to investigate such cases, provide legal and financial support to affected patients, and ensure healthcare officials do not breach patient privacy. The letter, signed by over 150 members of Congress, highlights the disproportionate impact on Black women and comes in the wake of the Supreme Court's 2022 decision overturning abortion-rights precedent. The Biden administration has already taken steps to intervene in cases of life-threatening complications for pregnant women, but further action is being urged to safeguard abortion rights and protect pregnant patients.

via NPR|
#abortion-rights#biden-administration#congressional-democrats
legal-affairs2 years ago

Iowa Joins Multistate Effort to Challenge DEI Hiring Practices

Five Republican attorneys general, including Brenna Bird of Iowa, have sent a letter to the 100 largest law firms in the United States, warning them to end race-based hiring practices or face accountability. The attorneys general argue that a recent Supreme Court decision striking down affirmative action admissions policies extends to private employers. They raise concerns about diversity programs at law firms that require diverse candidates for leadership roles, set goals for underrepresented groups, or sponsor fellowship programs based on race. The attorneys general also criticize diversity training that assigns blame or bias to members of a race. DEI programs have faced backlash from Republican leaders and lawmakers, with several red states banning DEI offices from publicly funded universities.

via Des Moines Register|
#attorneys-general#diversity#equity-and-inclusion-dei
education2 years ago

The Future of College Access: HBCUs and Beyond

The recent Supreme Court decision to strike down race-based college admissions has raised concerns about the impact on historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Experts suggest that the removal of race as a consideration in the college application process may result in fewer Black, Hispanic, and Native American students at selective schools. However, some believe that this decision could lead to an increase in enrollment at HBCUs, as these institutions have historically provided a supportive environment for marginalized groups. The article emphasizes the importance of valuing and supporting HBCUs, which have played a significant role in educating Black engineers, lawyers, doctors, politicians, and even Vice President Kamala Harris.

via AL.com|
#college-admissions#diversity#education
politics2 years ago

"President Biden's Response to Supreme Court's Student Loan Debt Relief Decision"

President Joe Biden expresses disappointment over the Supreme Court's decision to strike down his administration's student debt relief plan, emphasizing that it would have provided much-needed assistance to millions of hardworking Americans. He criticizes Republican elected officials for their hypocrisy in supporting pandemic-related loans to businesses while opposing relief for individuals. Despite the setback, Biden vows to continue finding alternative ways to deliver relief to middle-class families and highlights other measures his administration has taken to support students. He promises to provide more details on these efforts in his upcoming address to the nation.

via The White House|
#economic-growth#joe-biden#politics