Pam Bondi Instructs Trump DOJ to Criminally Investigate Companies That Do DEI
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Civil rights advocates may well file suit immediately against the Justice Department to secure an injunction.

Summary

Attorney General Pam Bondi has ordered the DOJ to investigate private companies for DEI programs, potentially pursuing criminal charges.

Citing the 2023 Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action, she argues DEI initiatives violate anti-discrimination laws. The directive targets large corporations, nonprofits, and universities, with reports due by March 1.

Legal experts warn this move likely violates First Amendment protections, as courts have upheld employers’ rights to promote diversity.

Civil rights groups are expected to challenge the policy, setting up a major legal battle for the administration.

  • randoogle@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    14 hours ago

    This is one of those times where we should apply the phrase “do not comply in advance”. They didn’t take legal action yet. Make them take legal action before the company changes policies. That’s why I’m so mad at companies like Target that just folded immediately.