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Austin Under Scrutiny: DOJ Probes Discrimination Claims

Austin Under Scrutiny: DOJ Probes Discrimination Claims

Update: 2025-09-18
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Austin Under Scrutiny: The Department of Justice has launched a civil rights investigation into the city's employment practices, focusing on potential racial discrimination. Targeted is the Office of Equity and Inclusion and its use of a racial equity lens. Are Austin's hiring and promotion policies discriminatory? The city faces tough questions and potential legal challenges as the DOJ examines whether its diversity efforts violate federal law. This case could set a precedent for how cities nationwide approach equity and inclusion.

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Austin Under Scrutiny: DOJ Probes Discrimination Claims

Austin Under Scrutiny: DOJ Probes Discrimination Claims