Lawsuit Claims EEOC Paused Federal Workers’ Class Complaints
AFGE and two correctional officers sued the EEOC over an alleged pause affecting federal workplace discrimination class complaints.
Civil rights
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San Clemente Towing Company Agrees to $160,000 Vehicle Settlement
A San Clemente towing company agreed to fund a $160,000 settlement after federal prosecutors alleged it disposed of as many as 148 servicemembers’ vehicles.
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EEOC Proposes Ending Recurring Race and Sex Workforce Reports
The EEOC voted 2-1 to propose ending recurring demographic reports, but current filing rules remain in effect while the agency takes public comments.
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Education Department Removes Title VI Disparate-Impact Rules
A July 23 federal rule removes Title VI disparate-impact provisions for federally funded education programs while keeping protections against intentional discrimination.
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DOJ: Samuel Davis Sentenced to 10 Years After Turning Off Body-Worn Camera
July 23, 2026: DOJ says Samuel Davis, 28, turned off a body-worn camera before assaulting a handcuffed man in 2023, leading to a 10-year sentence.
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Philadelphia oversight group launches “mere encounters” inquiry—what it means for people stopped on the street
Philadelphia’s Citizens Police Oversight Commission has launched a “mere encounters” inquiry and is asking residents for stories and workshop requests tied to police-civilian interactions.
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ED eliminates CTE MOA Guidelines in Title VI rules—effective July 23, 2026
ED/OCR says a final rule rescinds CTE “Methods of Administration” Guidelines in Appendix B to Title VI rules—effective July 23, 2026—without ending OCR enforcement.
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DOJ: Man pleads guilty after damaging Chabad-Lubavitch HQ entrance
DOJ says Dan Sohail pleaded guilty May 13, 2026, after ramming the Chabad-Lubavitch World Headquarters entrance in Brooklyn on Jan. 28.
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DOJ ends case for Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women; consent decree terms end
United States Courts Rights and Legal Accountability – A July 23, 2026 final judgment ended the federal CRIPA consent-decree case over Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women.
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ED-OCR launches Title VI investigations into 5 medical schools: what to expect
United States Education and Civil Rights Policy: On July 22, OCR opened Title VI investigations into five medical schools. Here’s what happens next.
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DOJ sues Maryland over Community Trust Act: allegations and what’s next
DOJ filed a July 9, 2026 federal lawsuit against Maryland over its Community Trust Act, alleging limits on ICE detainers and information-sharing. What to watch in court.
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Philadelphia mosque arson: DOJ federal charges and religious-property protections
DOJ says Vincent Lang faces up to 20 years for the alleged July 5 arson at the Northeast Philadelphia Islamic Center—plus what §247 adds.
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DOJ deal with South Carolina protects Aug. 11 military/overseas ballots
DOJ says South Carolina will send UOCAVA ballots by Aug. 1, contact voters by July 24, and require returns by Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. ET (runoff Aug. 25 if necessary).
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DOJ Arrests San José State Grad in ‘False Information and Hoaxes’ Case
DOJ says it arrested San José State grad Ziheng “Tony” Fang over alleged bathroom hoax threats tied to campus email/text alerts. What’s next in court?
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DOJ monitors Arizona polls July 21 primary—how voters can report issues
DOJ is monitoring Maricopa, Apache and Pima for Arizona’s July 21 primary—and tells voters how to report federal voting-rights issues through Nov. 3, 2026.
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Federal court ends Edna Mahan consent decree oversight—what changes
The D.N.J. terminated the 2021 Edna Mahan Correctional Facility consent decree on file July 15, 2026—DOJ announced the end July 16. Here’s what shifts.
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ED approves Arkansas’ Returning Education waiver and Title I-A changes
On July 7, ED approved Arkansas’ “Returning Education to the States” waiver package, including a Title I-A plan amendment and Ed-Flex—plus a civil-rights disclaimer.
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Eleventh Circuit Leaves Injunction Blocking Florida “Stop W.O.K.E.” Classroom Limits
On July 7, 2026, the Eleventh Circuit affirmed a preliminary injunction. Florida public universities must keep the enjoined “training/instruction” limits blocked while the case continues.
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DOJ opens Title VI review of Harvard’s China-based financial aid
United States Rights and Public Policy — DOJ’s Civil Rights Division opened a Title VI compliance review of Harvard, citing China-tied aid rules that may exclude U.S. students.
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DOJ settlement: Creative Team to post rights notice after ‘H-1B only’ job ads
DOJ finalized an IER settlement with Creative Team requiring an “If You Have The Right to Work” notice and recruiter training after alleged “H-1B only” ads.
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DOJ sues Maryland over in-state tuition for undocumented students: what next
On July 16, DOJ sued Maryland over in-state tuition and aid for undocumented students, seeking to block enforcement while the case proceeds.
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DOJ settlement ends alleged race quotas at Jersey City McNair—2027–28 admissions
DOJ says Jersey City’s McNair magnet used quota seats tied to race or national origin. What changes for 2027–2028.