United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division
Coverage of United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division in the Nexus archive.
- Baseball writer says 'bigoted' free agents shouldn't sign with Giants after pride hat controversy
The San Francisco Giants faced controversy after players objected to wearing rainbow-colored 'Pride Night' hats, with some writing Bible verses or opting for traditional hats. Major League Baseball issued a warning, prompting a Department of Justice investigation and criticism from Senator Josh Hawley. Giants beat reporter Susan Slusser suggested 'bigoted free agents' might avoid signing with the team due to the fallout.
- Civil Rights Division Oversees a Record $18.25 Million Back-Pay Distribution to U.S. Workers Harmed by Apple’s Past Hiring and Recruitment Practices
The U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division has distributed $18.25 million in back pay to workers who were harmed by Apple's discriminatory hiring and recruitment practices. This settlement represents a record distribution for worker compensation related to employment discrimination violations.