Justice Department Opens Inquiry into Chicago Hiring Practices Following Mayor’s Comments

DOJ opens civil rights investigation after Chicago mayor celebrates office’s diversity

The Department of Justice launched an investigation into Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s hiring practices, just one day after he celebrated his office’s diversity during a media event.

Chicago Mayor Under Federal Investigation for Hiring Too Many Black People? Trump's DOJ Targets City After Brandon Johnson Touts Black Staffers

Comments made Sunday by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson have led the U.S. Department of Justice to launch an investigation into the progressive-run city’s hiring practices. Johnson acknowledged he might be courting trouble in his remarks to a Woodlawn church touting the number of Black employees hired by his administration. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks to guests after taking the oath of office on May 15, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois. Johnso…

DOJ opens investigation after Chicago mayor touts Black hires

The department took issue with comments the mayor made at a public event Sunday, in which he identified six high-level positions held by Black workers.

Chicago Mayor calls DOJ probe the Trump administration's latest diversity attack

The Department of Justice has launched a probe into the city of Chicago's hiring practices in what Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson has quickly labeled the latest hostile attack on diversity by the Trump administration.

DOJ Investigating Chicago Mayor After He Bragged About Anti-White Discrimination In City Hiring

The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into hiring practices at the city of Chicago, according to a letter shared on social media and sent to the Chicago mayor’s office. The probes announcement Monday came a day after Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke at a Chicago church to outline his vision for the remainder of his term. During the speech, Johnson praised the number of Black people in top positions in his administrati…

DOJ uses its civil rights division to take aim at Chicago's diversity

The Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division announced Monday that it is investigating the city of Chicago and its Mayor Brandon Johnson for allegedly discriminating against white people in forming his administration. A letter signed by Civil...