Chicago Officer Sues City Over Race Change Denial

A Chicago police officer's lawsuit challenges the department's refusal to allow race changes in records, despite permitting gender identity updates.

Mohammad Yusuf, a 20-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department, has filed a lawsuit against the city for not allowing him to change his race designation from Caucasian to Egyptian and African American.
Yusuf claims he has been repeatedly overlooked for promotions due to his race, with minority candidates often favored despite lower exam scores.
The lawsuit highlights a perceived double standard in the department's policies, allowing gender identity changes but not race changes.
Yusuf provided a DNA test to support his request for a race change, which the department ultimately rejected.
The case raises questions about race and identity policies within the Chicago Police Department and their impact on officers' careers.