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Feb 26, 2025 Department of Justice dismissed four Biden-era civil rights lawsuits against police and fire departments over hiring practices Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
Dropping enforcement actions removes federal oversight of hiring practices alleged to have discriminatory effects, narrowing available civil rights remedies.
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- DOJ dismisses four Biden-era civil rights lawsuits against police and fire departments — Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the Department of Justice dismissed four lawsuits filed under the Biden administration against police and fire departments in Durham (North Carolina), Maryland State Police, Cobb County (Georgia), and South Bend (Indiana). The Biden DOJ had alleged discrimination in hiring practices involving written exams, physical exams, and credit checks. The Trump administration characterizes the dismissals as ending "discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives" and prioritizing "merit" over "race-based" hiring standards.
- DOJ ordered to dismiss DEI lawsuits — Attorney General Pam Bondi ordered the DOJ's Civil Rights Division to dismiss DEI lawsuits that accused police and fire departments of using discriminatory hiring tests. This order raises concerns about the enforcement of civil rights laws.
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Week 6 – 2025-02-22–2025-02-28
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