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(This summary is temporary while we research the case further).
On September 18, 2025, the DOJ Civil Rights Division announced that it had opened an investigation into whether the City of Austin, Texas, discriminated against men and white people in violation of Title VII.
Per the DOJ notice letter, the investigation was prompted by plans posted on the City’s website by the City’s Office of Equity and Inclusion, Equity Division which outlined efforts to eliminate racial disparities.
State / Territory:
Case Type(s):
Public Benefits/Government Services
Special Collection(s):
Trump Administration 2.0: Litigation and Investigations By the Government
Key Dates
Case Ongoing: Yes
Case Details
Other Dockets:
Case Summary of DOJ Investigation of the City of Austin, Texas, Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, https://clearinghouse.net/case/48026/.