The final rule strengthens prohibitions on “discrimination on the basis of sex.“ The U.S. Department of Education released a final rule under Title IX that “promotes educational equity…
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Transportation Department Modernizes Programs to Boost Small Business Access
The final rule enhances participation and equity in transportation projects nationwide. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) issued a final rule to modernize the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)…
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Supreme Court Upholds Anti-Discrimination Law
The justices unanimously ruled in favor of a former police officer. The Supreme Court upheld broad qualifications for Title VII discrimination cases this week, deciding unanimously in favor…
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HUD Distributes $30 Million to Fair Housing Organizations
Funding was awarded to ensure compliance through investigations, tests, and reviews. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded over $30 million to fund fair housing enforcement…
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Federal Agencies Call for AI Fairness, Equality, and Justice Compliance
The statement intends to address potential discrimination through automated systems. The Department of Labor issued a joint statement along with the Department of Justice, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau,…
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District Court Judge Blocks Updates to Federal Fair Lending Regulations
Rules that the president’s administration expanded the geographic loan requirements too far. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk ruled that President Biden’s administration went too far in its bank loan…
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President Signs Executive Order on Women’s Healthcare Research
The first lady says the support for research will allow women to get the healthcare they need. President Joe Biden signed an executive order this week that directs…
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EPA Enacts Tighter Regulations for Chemical Facilities
The measures are intended to prevent accidents and increase transparency surrounding hazardous chemicals. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its “Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention Rule.”…
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Supreme Court Declines Admissions Diversity Case in Virginia
Lower court decision stands, allowing a high school to continue the practice. The Supreme Court refused to take up a case that would have restricted a Virginia high…
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Business and Banking Groups File Suit Against Updated Lending Policy
Changes to the Community Reinvestment Act expanded the geographic range. Multiple U.S. banking and business groups sued the Federal Reserve, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and Office of the…
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