Scylla and Charybdis in Public Contracting: EO 14398 and MBE Mandates

Executive Order 14398, signed March 26, 2026, is forcing contractors to rethink diversity practices in public procurement. EO 14398 targets “racially discriminatory DEI activities,” placing federal contractors under heightened scrutiny for decision-making that considers race or ethnicity.... By: Miller Nash LLP