Organizational programming around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is currently facing a myriad of legal, political, and social threats. This report reviews the most pressing of those threats and shares strategies for mitigating them. Specifically, this report begins by discussing the Supreme Court ruling banning affirmative action in higher action and its ramifications for corporate employers and DEI in the United States. The report then provides an overview of how the ruling has opened new avenues for conservative organizations and activists to challenge DEI efforts in the courts. Next, the report outlines best practices for DEI program design that will help companies avoid litigation.
