On June 9, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it found the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) hiring guidelines unconstitutional. The DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) stated that the guidelines pressure employers to consider race in their hiring processes. While this opinion is not a court ruling, it may complicate the ability of employees to file discrimination claims.
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DOJ Declares EEOC Hiring Guidelines Unconstitutional
The U.S. Department of Justice has deemed the EEOC's hiring guidelines unconstitutional, citing that they compel employers to factor in race during hiring. This opinion, while not a court ruling, could hinder employees' capacity to pursue discrimination claims.
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