DOJ Fights Suit Dismissal

The Justice Department will oppose Evanston, Illinois’ planned motion to dismiss a federal lawsuit challenging its race-based reparations program, after a judge allowed the department to join the case. The program offers $25,000 and housing-related benefits to eligible Black residents and descendants, while federal prosecutors argue it violates the Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause and the Fair Housing Act. Evanston says it will defend the program.

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