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OPM bans race-based UGESP hiring after DOJ ruling

8/5/2026

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Story summary
  • Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Director Scott Kupor issued a rule removing UGESP from hiring, effective immediately.
  • The rule follows a June 9 Department of Justice (DOJ) opinion that UGESP violates Title VII forcing race-based hiring.
  • OPM said change will lower hiring burden.
  • OPM opened a 60-day comment period.
  • OPM senior advisor Noah Peters said test will return for 400 occupations while VP Jenny Mattingley warned agencies lack HR and psychology expertise.