Dec. 11 (UPI) -- The Justice Department is suing the Minneapolis Public School District, alleging its provision to hire more teachers of color is a civil rights violation amid the Trump administration's crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion policies.
The lawsuit, filed Tuesday but announced Wednesday, accuses the district of discriminating against teachers based on their race, color, sex and national origin.
"Discrimination is unacceptable in all forms, especially when it comes to hiring decisions," Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement.
"Our public education system in Minnesota and across the country must be a bastion of merit and equal opportunity -- not DEI."
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