Trump’s efforts at the federal level have not just affected the government. His focus on DEI—which he had also targeted throughout his campaign —comes as major companies also scale back on their DEI initiatives, some in small ways, others by dismantling full branches of their organizations .

The plaintiffs argued that the president’s edicts against diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives exceeded his authority and violate their constitutional right to due process.

A federal judge in Maryland on Friday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump from implementing bans on diversity, equity and inclusion programs at federal agencies and businesses that contract with the federal government.