DOJ Creates Initiative to Pursue Aggressive False Claims Act Enforcement Against DEI Programs and Civil Rights Violations
On May 19, 2025, the U.S. Deputy Attorney General issued a memorandum announcing a new Civil Rights Fraud Initiative. This initiative aims to enforce the False Claims Act against entities receiving federal funds who violate civil rights laws, particularly around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programmes. Source: DOJ Memorandum Key Points A new DOJ team […]