AT&T Commits To Drop DEI Programs And Goals
AT&T has announced its decision to end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, including DEI-based hiring quotas and training, in a letter to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. This move aligns with recent trends among U.S. companies following a Supreme Court ruling against race-based affirmative action. AT&T's letter is part of its application to acquire wireless spectrum licenses from U.S. Cellular. The company commits to ensuring its practices comply with applicable laws, ending DEI-related policies in both name and substance.