The review examines compliance with federal civil rights laws. The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) is conducting an…
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DOJ Sues Virginia for Discriminatory In-State Tuition Laws
The lawsuit is aimed at preventing Virginia from providing in-state tuition rates and financial aid to illegal immigrants. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that it is…
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Justice Department Sues Minnesota Public Schools over Racial Discrimination
The Minneapolis school system faces accusations of preferential treatment towards teachers. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has sued Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) for racial discrimination in their Collective…
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USDA Raises Constitutional Concerns Over California Land Equity Proposal
Federal officials question whether proposed land-transfer policies comply with equal-protection standards. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins sent a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom outlining constitutional concerns with a…
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Justice Department Joins Lawsuit Challenging California Redistricting Effort
Various state legislatures have redrawn congressional maps mid-decade. The Department of Justice has joined a lawsuit challenging California’s congressional redistricting effort. The suit claims that the plan to…
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President’s Administration Reaches Agreement with Cornell University
Departments of Justice, Education, and Health finalize settlement addressing discrimination concerns and research funding oversight. The Departments of Justice (DOJ), Education, and Health and Human Services (HHS) have…
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Federal Jury Finds Capitol Police Discriminated Against Female Officer
Verdict finds former K-9 trainee was unfairly dismissed; case highlights ongoing workplace-equity challenges within the agency. A federal jury in Washington, D.C., has ruled that the Capitol Police…
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Treasury Department Launches Audit of Federal Contracting Practices
The review focuses on the potential misuse of small-business contracting programs. The Department of the Treasury recently announced a comprehensive audit of preference-based federal contracts totaling about $9…
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Education Department Updates Student Loan Forgiveness Program Rule
The change blocks access to the PSLF program for employers who engage in illegal or discriminatory activities. President Donald Trump’s administration released a new rule for the Public…
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FCC Extends Equal Employment Deadline for Broadcaster Audits
The selected stations will need to report diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Enforcement Bureau extended its deadline for the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)…
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