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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SBA Orders Lenders to End Debanking Practices
The administration sent letters to ensure institutions cease politicized denials of service. The Small Business Administration (SBA) sent letters to over 5,000 lenders last week directing them to…
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USMCA Panel Rules Against Mexican Call Center in Landmark Labor Rights Case
First U.S. win under trade agreement’s labor mechanism confirms violations at Mexican call center and requires stronger worker protection. A dispute panel under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)…
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New legal language has been added to update the Equal Employment Opportunity clauses. The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Enforcement Bureau issued its Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) audits of…
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