The New Paper

January 27, 2021

President Biden signs four executive orders focused on racial equity

President Biden signed four executive orders focused on racial equity yesterday. The orders direct the Justice Department to not renew contracts with private prisons and include a series of other measures focused on equitable housing, addressing xenophobia against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and strengthening relationships with tribal nations. Read the announcement here and access the full orders here.
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