US Justice Department using fraud law to target companies on DEI, WSJ reports [View all]
Source: Reuters
December 28, 2025 10:01 PM EST Updated 8 hours ago
Dec 28 (Reuters) - The Trump administration has launched investigations into the use of diversity initiatives in hiring and promotion at major U.S. companies, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.
Google (GOOGL.O) and Verizon (VZ.N) are among a list of companies that have received Justice Department demands for documents and information about their workplace programs, the report said, citing people familiar with the investigations. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. Verizon, Google, and the Justice Department did not immediately respond to requests for comments.
The probes are being conducted under the False Claims Act, the report said, adding that companies under scrutiny include sectors like automotive, pharmaceuticals, defense, and utilities, and some have met in person with Justice Department officials.
The False Claims Act is a federal civil law that allows the government to recover funds lost due to fraud.
Read more: https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/society-equity/us-justice-department-using-fraud-law-target-companies-dei-wsj-reports-2025-12-29/
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