President Trump on Monday fired two of the three Democratic commissioners who enforce civil rights in the workplace, extending his purge of diversity, equity and inclusion in the federal government.

Charlotte Burrows and Jocelyn Samuels of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission confirmed their firings to the Associated Press on Tuesday.

Both are in the process of finding ways to challenge Trump’s decision, arguing their dismissal before the end of their five-year terms undermines the EEOC’s independence.

“Removing me from my position before the expiration of my Congressionally directed term is unprecedented, violates the law, and represents a........

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