Since taking office Jan. 20, President Donald Trump has issued executive orders that forced businesses, schools, universities ...

The Trump administration insists it hasn’t wavered in its duty to protect the civil rights of America’s children even as it ...

Community members in the Great Lakes Bay Region will join nationwide events honoring the legacy of the late Congressman John Lewis on July 17 and 18.

But, the order and the most recent roll out of the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative raise key questions about whether enforcement is likely to follow and the DOJ’s actual likelihood for success on ...

In 2015, the Supreme Court legalized gay marriage across the country. If that decision is overturned, gay marriage would be illegal in Michigan.

While in 2025, Michigan is considered to be one of the states on the leading edge of expanding LGBTQ rights and safety, only 21 years ago, Michiganders overwhelmingly voted for a same-sex marriage ...

DOJ’s new Civil Rights Fraud Initiative treats DEI violations as FCA fraud, targeting grant recipients and health care providers under anti-discrimination rules ...

The Initiative represents a significant development in the administration’s plans to enforce civil rights laws for recipients of federal funds.

DOJ explained that the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative will be a collaborative effort, employing the assistance of multiple agencies, state partners, and even private citizens.

DOJ memo launches FCA-based Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, escalating enforcement against discriminatory DEI policies in federally funded entities ...

A complaint filed by a civil rights organization on Thursday alleges that a Michigan university is discriminating on the basis of sex and race.