1. United States
2. Okla.
3. Letter

The recent removal of the clause prohibiting "segregated facilities" from federal contracting regulations is a concerning step backwards. While segregation remains illegal under existing civil rights laws, this change undermines decades of efforts by the federal government to actively combat discriminatory practices by its contractors. It sends a troubling symbolic message about the government's commitment to integration and equal rights. We must reinstate clear anti-segregation language in federal contracting rules. Allowing segregated workplaces, facilities or housing for contractor employees is unacceptable in modern America. These policies have no place in government operations or in companies doing business with the public sector. I urge you to take action to reverse this regressive change and reaffirm the government's role in ensuring equal opportunity and preventing discrimination among its contractors. Upholding civil rights should be an explicit requirement, not an optional loophole.