Justice Department Drops DEI Discrimination Lawsuits Against Police and Fire Departments

Attorney General Pam Bondi announces dismissal of cases alleging discriminatory hiring practices, citing commitment to merit-based employment.

The Department of Justice has dismissed lawsuits targeting police and fire departments for alleged discriminatory hiring practices initiated during the Biden administration.
The lawsuits focused on claims that certain aptitude and physical fitness tests disproportionately excluded Black and female candidates.
Attorney General Pam Bondi stated there was no evidence of intentional discrimination and criticized the lawsuits as advancing a DEI agenda over merit-based hiring.
The dismissed cases included a settlement with Maryland State Police, where testing methods were revised to address alleged racial and gender disparities.
This move aligns with President Trump's broader push to eliminate DEI-related policies in federal agencies and restore merit-based practices.