The direct impact of this memo (https://www.justice.gov/ag/media/1388556/dl) is the creation of a report to the Attorney General. It does not change federal law, nor does it independently terminate any specific program or position within the Department. However, its indirect impact is a chilling effect across the Department of Justice, discouraging efforts to strengthen mission execution through staff trainings on topics such as inclusive leadership and unconscious bias. Additionally, it seeks to frame DEI and DEIA initiatives as conflicting with federal civil rights laws, rather than as measures that support and advance those laws.