Center for Equal Opportunity

This year, CEO celebrates 30 years fighting for colorblind, merit-based public policy. An incredible milestone for a tiny nonprofit in Washington, D.C. There is still much work ahead. But as we prepare for the coming year, it’s worth noting how far we’ve come.

This Memorial Day, we reflect on the profound legacy of those who served to protect our liberties. Inspired by their sacrifice, the Center for Equal Opportunity continues its work—and we are expanding our team to do it. Meet our newest member: ceousa.org/2026/05/22/hon…

Federal Investigation at UCLA Follows Decades of CEO Advocacy: ceousa.org/2026/05/14/fed…

Breaking news: After a year-long investigation, the Justice Department concluded the Yale School of Medicine discriminated based on race in its admissions, favoring Black and Hispanic applicants over White and Asian ones. wapo.st/3Rp0yTo

NEW: The Dept. of Justice says that it has concluded a year-long investigation into UCLA's medical school that found alleged illegal use of race in admissions: latimes.com/california/sto…

We are thrilled to share that one of CEO’s distinguished fellowship alums has been named Deputy Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at USDA. Ladisa Onyiliogwu’s appointment demonstrates the immediate, tangible impact of CEO’s talent development program. ceousa.org/2026/04/15/ceo…

“I believe in immigration. But the fact is, immigration only works if you are able to assimilate immigrants,” says former Reagan official @ChavezLinda. She argues that immigrants must learn English not only because it is required for citizenship, but also because it is essential for success in society.

Why is Jew hatred so tenacious? My podcast delves into anti-Semitism and its effects on all of us. @thenextmove/note/p-192558028?r=1351y&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=notes-share-action" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">substack.com/@thenextmove/n…

Lord, grant me patience on discussion of the Michigan synagogue attack

Stephen provides media training to CEO Civil Rights Fellows. You can see why we like him. Kudos to pushing back against this dangerous rhetoric.

Disparate impact liability makes little sense when our laws protect all Americans’ civil rights equally. The Center for Equal Opportunity has submitted a comment supporting HUD’s proposed rulemaking. Read more: ceousa.org/2026/03/03/ceo…

SUNDAY: America's Book Club with Linda Chavez – 6pm ET on C-SPAN c-span.org/americas-book-…

America's Book Club Linda Chavez on English as the official language: "I don't think it would do much harm...Many countries have official languages, but the practical matter is that English has been our de facto official language almost from the beginning..."

CEO’s work touted on C-SPAN. Our chairman Linda Chavez will be featured this Sunday evening in primetime for a special hour. Tune in. Here’s a sneak peak:

👀👀 RDI is honored to welcome another true expert and leader, Linda Chavez!

CEO is thrilled to announce the launch of our Fifth Annual Civil Rights Fellowship for aspiring lawyers. Law students receive mentorship, media training, litigation strategies & instruction on America’s founding principles and civil rights law. Apply here: ceousa.org/ceo-fellowship

When did our leaders stop leading? It's the perfect Presidents' Day question. Linda Chavez worked for multiple presidents and provides a perspective from inside the White House. Tune in to the launch of her new podcast, Older/Wiser, from RDI and The Next Move. thenextmove.org/p/how-our-lead…

Feeding Our Future didn’t just commit fraud, they weaponized DEI, argues @EstherCKrakue. The nonprofit told Minnesota officials that if they didn’t fast-track “minority-owned” applicants, they’d be hit with a racism lawsuit “sprawled across the news.”

AT&T vows to scrap DEI policies — including worker training that called racism ‘uniquely white trait’ trib.al/LN19zW5

Honored today to swear in Devon Westhill as @USDA’s new Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights! Four years before founding USDA as “the People’s Department” in 1862, President Lincoln insisted that “a house divided against itself cannot stand” and that “the cause of liberty must not be surrendered.” Those words still ring true today in the face of dangerous, demeaning, and immoral race- and sex-based preferences under the guise of DEI. President Trump has made it clear that the era of these illegal policies is OVER. As the first Senate-confirmed leader of USDA’s civil rights office in 15 years (❕), Devon will play a critical role in combating discriminatory policies, ending religious and ethnic persecution, protecting women and children, and putting Americans First. 🇺🇸 From his time in the U.S. Navy to practicing law, serving in the nonprofit world, and working across all three branches of government, he has championed equal protection under the law and equal opportunity rooted in character and merit—NOT race or sex. ⚖️ Devon led the USDA civil rights office in the first Trump Administration, and now we’re thrilled to welcome him back to the second. Excited to work with him every day to usher in a Golden Age of Civil Rights! 🚜🌅🗽