The U.S. Department of Education has threatened federal funding for states with “impermissible” diversity, equity and inclusion programs in K-12 public schools. Agency officials are asking state agencies to certify within 10 days that they comply with civil rights laws and a court ruling banning affirmative action.

The US government has unleashed a massive campaign against programs for diversity, equity and inclusion. Universities and companies are being curbed, names erased. Experts believe this is part of a larger strategy.