Brief overview
Building on directives from Attorney General Bondi’s Memorandum in February 2025, Deputy Attorney General Blanche announced the launch of the “Civil Rights Fraud Initiative” on May 19. This initiative expands the False Claims Act to target DEI and DEIA programs deemed discriminatory.
Authors:
Sara Lord, Partner
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Aaron Danzig, Partner
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Gabriel Scannapieco, Partner
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Ashley Kelly, Partner and General Counsel
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Henry Perlowski, Partner
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