The government dismissed its lawsuit alleging violation of anti-discrimination laws. Columbia University announced last week that it has agreed to pay President Trump’s administration $221 million to settle…
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Education Department Investigates George Mason University’s Hiring Practices
Education Department reviews alleged use of race-based employment policies under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights…
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DOJ Investigates Minnesota Hiring Practices for Possible Civil Rights Violations
Federal probe looks into state policy requiring justification for hiring non-minority candidates. The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division launched an investigation into the State of Minnesota…
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Federal Agencies Warn Harvard Could Lose Accreditation Over Civil Rights Violations
Education and Health Departments cite violation of federal antidiscrimination laws, notify the accreditor of Harvard’s alleged noncompliance with Title VI. The U.S. Departments of Education and of Health…
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DOJ Indicts White Supremacist for Murder-For-Hire Plot
The charges allege that the hit list includes federal officials, labeled as “high value targets.” The Department of Justice (DOJ) indicted 24-year-old Noah Lamb of California earlier this…
Read MoreDOJ Investigates UC System Over Alleged Discriminatory Hiring Practices
Federal probe launched into potential race- and sex-based employment policies across University of California campuses. The Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division has opened an investigation into the…
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HHS Civil Rights Office Investigates Minnesota Over Title IX Violations
Federal officials review the state allowing a male athlete to compete in the girls’ softball championship. The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights…
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DOJ Announces Settlement over Violations of Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
The nation’s largest property management company auto-charged early termination fees to military personnel who ended leases due to change of station orders. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced…
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FTC Approves Global Ad Agency Merger with Conditions
The federal agency requires that advertising not be restricted on the basis of political ideology. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said it will approve Omnicom Group’s $13.5 billion…
Read MoreEducation Department Refers Native American Mascot Ban to DOJ Civil Rights Office
New York State is accused of violating Title VI by banning Indigenous-themed mascots while allowing others tied to European heritage The U.S. Department of Education has referred the…
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