Overview of the Department of Justice’s Memorandum Launching the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative
On May 19, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a press release and memorandum launching the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, a new enforcement effort that uses the False Claims Act (FCA) as its “primary weapon” to hold recipients of federal funds accountable for knowingly violating civil rights laws.
Reverse Discrimination? No Such Thing, says Supreme Court
On June 5, 2025, in a unanimous ruling, the Supreme Court of the United States held that individuals from majority groups—such as white, male, or heterosexual employees—cannot be held to a higher evidentiary standard than minority individuals when bringing employment discrimination claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The ruling in Ames v. Ohio Youth Department marks a significant shift in how discrimination cases may be adjudicated across the country.
In a 6–3 decision in Trump v. CASA, the Supreme Court significantly limited the authority of federal courts to issue nationwide injunctions—including those blocking presidential actions.
The ruling reshapes how temporary relief can be granted in high-stakes legal challenges, with major implications for executive power, access to justice, and the uniform application of federal law.
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