The federal government no longer prohibits contractors from having "segregated facilities."

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/27503049

In a public memo issued by the General Services Administration, the federal government no longer prohibits contractors from having segregated waiting rooms, restaurants, and water fountains.

The memo specifically read, “When issuing new solicitations or contracts do not include any of the following provisions and clauses… Prohibition of Segregated Facilities.”

The repealed “segregation clause” was prompted by President Donald Trump’s executive order on DEI, which also rescinded President Lyndon B. Johnson’s 1965 order that provided “equal opportunity in Federal employment"

The clause (THIS was taken OUT) reads, “The Contractor agrees that it does not and will not maintain or provide for its employees any segregated facilities at any of its establishments, and that it does not and will not permit its employees to perform their services at any location under its control where segregated facilities are maintained.”

    • astronaut_sloth@mander.xyzEnglish
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      3 days ago

      No, you see, that’s illegal discrimination, but if someone says “No N*****” or “No Arabs,” well, that’s just free speech and perfectly fine for good, upstanding white American citizens to do. (very heavy /S if it’s not abundantly clear)

    • qprimed@lemmy.mlEnglish
      13·
      3 days ago

      pastafarianism and the satanic temple - here I come!

      my belief system requires that I do not assist republicans, conservatives and broad swaths of non-progressive christian denominations.

    • givesomefucks@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      3 days ago

      Then you didn’t read the summary even…

      Just the headline and straight to commenting.

      Quick edit:

      This is just about federal contracts and everyone still has to follow the law:

      While this may be a significant revelation, businesses still have to follow the state and federal laws, which include the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlawed segregation, according to the National Archives.