Filed Date: Oct. 11, 2024
Closed Date: Feb. 28, 2025
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[This summary is temporary while we research the case further.] On October 11, 2024, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the City of South Bend, Indiana for alleged discrimination in the hiring of entry-level police officers in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Specifically, the DOJ alleged that South Bend's written examination discriminated against Black applicants and that a physical fitness test discriminated against female applicants. As of January 2025, the case is ongoing.
Summary Authors
Victoria Tan (8/15/2025)
For PACER's information on parties and their attorneys, see: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69249424/parties/united-states-v-south-bend-indiana-city-of/
Gray, Juliet E (Indiana)
Conway, John A (Indiana)
Hanig, Erin Linder (Indiana)
Harold, Paul Edgar (Indiana)
Kane, Tiernan B (Indiana)
See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69249424/united-states-v-south-bend-indiana-city-of/
Last updated Aug. 24, 2025, 1:29 a.m.
State / Territory: Indiana
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Special Collection(s):
Trump Administration 2.0: Litigation and Investigations Involving the Government
Key Dates
Filing Date: Oct. 11, 2024
Closing Date: Feb. 28, 2025
Case Ongoing: No
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
United States
Plaintiff Type(s):
U.S. Dept of Justice plaintiff
Attorney Organizations:
U.S. Dept. of Justice Civil Rights Division
Public Interest Lawyer: Yes
Filed Pro Se: No
Class Action Sought: No
Class Action Outcome: Not sought
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Case Details
Causes of Action:
Title VII (including PDA), 42 U.S.C. § 2000e
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Prevailing Party: None Yet / None
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