Ford Motors joins list of companies stepping back from DEI policies

Ford Motors on Wednesday became the latest company to step back from their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies.

Companies have been changing their approaches to DEI initiatives after a Supreme Court ruling banned affirmative action from being considered in college admissions. Right-wing commentators and influencers have also pushed companies to revisit their policies. 

The automaker said it has been taking a "fresh look" at its DEI policies over the past year, and has taken into consideration the "external and legal environment related to political and social issues." 

Ford said it will not "utilize hiring quotas or tie compensation to the achievement of specific diversity goals," and opened its "Employee Resource Groups" to all employees, according to a letter the company sent to employees, which has circulated on X.

Ford has verified the authenticity of the letter, according to NBC News.

The automaker will also stop participating in the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index.

“As a global company, we will continue to put our effort and resources into taking care of our customers, our team, and our communities versus publicly commenting on the many polarizing issues of the day,” Ford said in the letter. “There will of course be times when we will speak out on core issues if we believe our voice can make a positive difference.”

Other companies that have changed their approaches to DEI policies include Lowe's, John Deere, Tractor Supply Co., and Harley-Davidson.

Misty Severi is an evening news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.