DOJ Pride, an LGBTQ employee resource group at the Department of Justice, has shut down more than a week after President Trump signed an executive order seeking to root out all DEI measures from the federal government.
“In this time of uncertainty and concern, we have taken the extraordinary measure of ceasing operations of DOJ Pride,” the message said. “We have made this decision in the interest and for the protection of all members.”
The email, which was reviewed by NBC News, thanked members for their “understanding during this time” and expressed hope that the group could “rebuild in the future.”
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