Disputes White House faces lawsuit over DEI mass layoffs Federal agencies used illegal RIFs as pretence to target certain employees in specific roles, lawsuit claims iStock.com/Castle City Creative Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Thursday 04 December 2025 A proposed class action filed against the Trump administration claims it illegally fired federal workers in DEI-related roles for “perceived political differences”. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Discrimination UPenn accused of failing to comply with EEOC antisemitism probe Discrimination What Ames means for US DEI and summary judgment Disputes DC court nixes challenge to EEOC “disparate impact” policy Disputes Google and Paramount confront “reverse discrimination” complaints