DHS Rolls Back Civil Rights Rule, Limits Discrimination Cases
Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has changed a rule that limits how the government can penalize discrimination in federal grants. Now, DHS and FEMA can only take action if there is clear proof that discrimination was intentional, removing the ability to act based on harmful effects alone.Key Facts
- DHS finalized a new rule narrowing how discrimination is addressed in federal grants.
- The rule removes the "disparate-impact" standard, which allowed penalties based on harmful effects without needing proof of intent.
- This change affects funding from DHS and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
- Affirmative action rules in the DHS grant system have been fully removed.
- The rule change impacts tens of thousands of local governments, emergency services, and community groups that get DHS funding.
- The decision was signed by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
- The new rule will be officially published in the Federal Register on June 22.
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