Coverage dated May 19, 2025

Justice Department opens discrimination investigation into Chicago city hiring practices

Headline from CBS News

The Department of Justice sent a letter to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's Office to inform him they've opened an investigation into the city's hiring practices.

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The Boston Globe
Justice Department investigates Chicago’s hiring practices after mayor touts Black hires (opens The Boston Globe)
Published May 19, 2025
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The investigation fits with the Trump administration’s larger realignment of how federal agencies view and fight discrimination. It’s also part of a larger remaking of the DOJ's civil rights division.
CBS News
Justice Department opens discrimination investigation into Chicago city hiring practices (opens CBS News)
Published May 19, 2025
CBS News's feed description
The Department of Justice sent a letter to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's Office to inform him they've opened an investigation into the city's hiring practices.
Townhall
Justice Department Launches Investigation Into Chicago Mayor's DEI Hiring Practices (opens Townhall)
Published May 19, 2025

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