The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has temporarily stayed a nationwide injunction, allowing the federal government to enforce provisions of Executive Orders 14173 and 14151, which restrict certain DEI activities, while the appeal proceeds. Businesses with federal contracts or grants should review their DEI policies to ensure compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws and prepare for potential heightened scrutiny and certification requirements under the False Claims Act. See our recent legal update on this issue: https://www.huschblackwell.com/newsandinsights/fourth-circuit-stays-preliminary-injunction-that-blocked-key-portions-of-anti-dei-executive-orders.
Fourth Circuit Stays Preliminary Injunction That Blocked Key Portions of Anti-DEI Executive Orders
