In a controversial move, the Trump administration has lifted a longstanding ban on segregated facilities in federal contracts, allowing government contractors to create separate spaces based on race or other characteristics. This decision has been met with significant backlash, drawing comparisons to the Jim Crow era and raising concerns about potential discrimination against federal workers. Critics, including civil rights organizations, argue that the removal of this ban undermines decades of progress in civil rights and exposes federal employees to increased risk of discrimination. As federal contractors navigate this shifting legal landscape, they face challenges between compliance with nondiscrimination laws and new directives that prioritize anti-diversity initiatives.