Restoring Equality Of Opportunity And Meritocracy

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The order affirms the principle that all citizens should be treated equally under the law, emphasizing equality of opportunity over equal outcomes.
Criticism of disparate-impact liability, which presumes discrimination based on outcome differences among races or groups, is highlighted as detrimental to meritocracy and individual assessment.
The order argues that disparate-impact liability inhibits businesses from making merit-based hiring decisions, ultimately hindering job opportunities for individuals.
There is a commitment to eliminate disparate-impact liability to uphold constitutional values and civil rights laws.
Revocation of prior Presidential approvals relating to Title VI regulations that enabled disparate-impact liability is mandated.
Agencies are directed to deprioritize enforcement of laws incorporating disparate-impact liability.
The Attorney General is tasked with repealing or amending regulations that contemplate disparate-impact liability, with a report to the President required within 30 days.
A 45-day timeline is set for assessing ongoing civil rights investigations or suits reliant on disparate-impact liability theories, with appropriate actions to be taken.
An evaluation of existing consent judgments related to disparate-impact liability is required within 90 days.
The Attorney General will assess whether federal authority can preempt state laws imposing disparate-impact liability.
Guidance on promoting equal access to employment without degree requirements is to be issued by the Attorney General and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
The order’s validity is independent of its provisions; if one is invalidated, the rest remain effective.
Clarifications are made regarding the authority and functions of executive departments and the need for law compliance in implementation.
The order does not create enforceable rights for individuals against the U.S. or its entities.