Discrimination

A federal investigation has found that Providence Public School District’s “Educator of Color Loan Forgiveness Program” unlawfully excluded white teachers.

Stanford University suspends a student-run co-op accused of targeting Jewish students with antisemitic harassment.

A former University of Michigan DEI director, has filed a lawsuit claiming racial and gender discrimination after being abruptly terminated.

Artificial intelligence systems now used by most large corporations are disadvantaging white male applicants in the hiring process.

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of a woman who claimed she was discriminated against in her workplace because she is straight.

A Christian nonprofit organization, Holy Sexuality, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging religious discrimination after being denied a nonprofit discount for OpenAI's services.

The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty (WILL) has issued a formal letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), warning of a potential lawsuit if racially discriminatory programs are not reformed within 60 days. The challenge centers on allegations that white farmers are systematically excluded or disadvantaged under USDA rules that prioritize race and gender.

Bally's Corporation, selected in 2022 to develop Chicago's first casino, is facing a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in its investment criteria.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that U.S. federal employees working in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) offices will be placed on paid leave by this evening.

A new Washington state bill, Senate Bill 5123, introduced this legislative session, seeks to expand protected classes under the state's nondiscrimination law for public schools. Sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), the legislation would add "gender identity," "ethnicity," "homelessness," "immigration status," and "neurodivergence" to the existing protections.