DOJ Bans Preferential Pronouns in Email Signatures

The Department of Justice (DOJ) stated on Tuesday that it will prohibit the use of preferential pronouns in the email signatures of its employees, based on a memo acquired by Daily Caller.

This memo details new guidance from the DOJ, following a Presidential Order from Donald Trump titled “Advocating for women from gender ideological extremism and restoring biological truths to the federal government.” The DOJ emphasized that its mission focuses on facts and adherence to established laws and orders.

According to the memo, maintaining public trust requires that departmental communications reflect factual realities. It suggests that official communications from employees should align with the department’s goals and use a consistent format.

One clear way to build this “public trust” is through standardized email communications. These templates aim to ensure recipients can easily access essential contact information while presenting a cohesive and professional image across the department.

The memo noted, “Signature blocks should not include unrelated declarations and should not contradict administrative policies.” Instead, it encourages a signature block to feature essential details: names, positions, office locations, contact numbers, and DOJ logos.

Moreover, this policy permits the inclusion of classified email addresses when necessary and provides three template options to assist employees in formatting their email signatures correctly.