The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Division, through an internal memorandum issued on June 11, 2025, by Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate, outlined the Civil Division’s priorities for enforcement. The memorandum cites direction by President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi to the Civil Division to “prioritize investigations
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DOJ Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Ups FCA Risks for Federal Fund Recipients Employing Unlawful DEI Programs
TakeawaysDOJ attorneys will use the False Claims Act to investigate and pursue claims against any federal funds recipient that knowingly violates federal civil rights laws.The DOJ team will include an attorney from each of the 93 U.S. Attorney’s Offices.All employers and organizations that receive federal funding should review their internal and external DEI-related programs and policies to assess potential risk.Related links
DOJ Expands Corporate Whistleblower Program to Include Immigration Law Violations
DOJ Expands Corporate Whistleblower Program to Include Immigration Law Violations
The stakes for non-compliance with federal immigration law have just increased exponentially. On May 12, 2025, the U.S.
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DOJ Outlines Plans to Enforce the False Claims Act Against Recipients of Federal Funds that Knowingly Violate Civil Rights Laws
DOJ Outlines Plans to Enforce the False Claims Act Against Recipients of Federal Funds that Knowingly Violate Civil Rights Laws
On May 19, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memorandum, Deputy Attorney General Blanche Memo: Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, announcing an initiative to “utilize the False Claims Act
DOJ Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Signals Expansive Enforcement Threat for Employers Receiving Federal Funds
On May 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) launched its Civil Rights Fraud Initiative. This is a coordinated enforcement effort aimed at using the False Claims Act (FCA) to investigate and, where appropriate, litigate civil rights violations committed by recipients of federal funds. This effort, announced through both
DOJ New Data Transfer Rule Impacts Hiring Practices, Business Operations, and Vendor Management: Time to Review Your Privacy + Cybersecurity Program
TakeawaysThe rule prohibits or restricts U.S. companies from making sensitive data available to “countries of concern” or certain persons located in or associated with them.The rule applies to hiring practices, vendor engagement, investor due diligence, and data brokerage.Enforcement begins 07.08.25.Related link
DOJ Rule Implementing Executive Order 14117 Regulating Cross-Border Data Transfers Takes Effect
DOJ Rule Implementing Executive Order 14117 Regulating Cross-Border Data Transfers Takes Effect
DOJ rule to implement Executive Order 14117, which restricts the exchange of sensitive personal data with certain “countries of concern,” took effect April 8.
The order, which was issued under the prior administration, is designed to address the threat
What DOJ’s New Focus on Immigration Enforcement Means for Businesses
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced its intention to expand the use of criminal statutes to address illegal immigration. This move underscores the administration’s commitment to enforcement initiatives that hold employers accountable for compliance failures.
This policy shift may result in companies facing criminal charges in cases that the
Pam Bondi’s Memo to DOJ on DEI: What it Means for Private Employers
On February 5, 2025, newly confirmed U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a memo to all U.S. Department of Justice Departments targeting private employers’ use of DEI initiatives.
DOJ Effectively Pauses Its Civil Rights Division’s Litigation, Which May Impact IER’s Pursuit of New Claims
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a directive to its Civil Rights Division, freezing all ongoing or new litigation. The specifics of the freeze are not clear; however, it appears to freeze new claims presented to the DOJ’s Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER).
NLRB, DOJ, FTC and DOL Formalize the Exchange of Information to Help Scrutinize The Impact of Mergers on Workers
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On August 28, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board
Lessons from Recent IER Settlements
Over the past few months, the Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER) of the Department of Justice has entered into several settlements from which employers can learn some valuable lessons so that these discriminatory practices are not followed.
In a recent settlement, a transportation and parking management company agreed to
DOJ Final Rule on Website Accessibility for State and Local Governments Portends Significant Changes for Private-Sector Websites
The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) recent release of an advance copy of its final rule on website accessibility for state and local governments under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides a preview of what is very likely coming for the private sector under Title III
“Knock on our door before we knock on yours:” Recent DOJ Trends
On March 7, 2024, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco (“DAG Monaco”) gave the keynote address at the American Bar Association’s 39th National Institute on White Collar Crime.1 She addressed the success she views in the Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) efforts to combat white collar crime. Specifically, DAG Monaco
DOJ Increases Civil Monetary Penalties for Immigration-Related Violations to Adjust for Inflation
Effective February 13, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) increased civil monetary penalties, for violations occurring after November 2, 2015, including those related to immigration.