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Justice Department Investigates Affirmative Action Amid Controversy

1/19/2026

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Justice Department Investigates

The U.S. Department of Justice, under U.S. President Donald Trump, focuses on alleged reverse discrimination in Rhode Island's affirmative action inquiry.
Former Justice Department employees say the shift undermines decades of civil rights protections.
The department has launched investigations into diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, claiming they violate federal law.
Kaiser Permanente agreed to a $556 million settlement over fraudulent Medicare Advantage submissions.

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Justice Department Investigates

The U.S. Department of Justice, under U.S. President Donald Trump, focuses on alleged reverse discrimination in Rhode Island's affirmative action inquiry.
Former Justice Department employees say the shift undermines decades of civil rights protections.
The department has launched investigations into diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, claiming they violate federal law.
Kaiser Permanente agreed to a $556 million settlement over fraudulent Medicare Advantage submissions.

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