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Justice Department Launches Investigation into Rhode Island for Race-Based Employment Preferences in Violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
June 05, 2025
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:

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Justice Department Launches Investigation into Rhode Island for Race-Based Employment Preferences in Violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

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The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division has opened an investigation into the State of Rhode Island ("Rhode Island") concerning potential race-based discrimination in state employment . . .

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