Evanston's Reparations Program Faces Legal Challenge

Conservative group Judicial Watch sues, claiming discrimination against non-Black residents

• Evanston's program offers $25,000 to Black residents for housing or as a cash payment.
• The lawsuit argues the program violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
• Evanston officials defend the program, citing historical housing discrimination against Black residents.
• The legal challenge follows the Supreme Court's decision to restrict race-based affirmative action.
• Other cities considering similar reparations may be influenced by the outcome of this lawsuit.

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