DOJ Dismisses Biden-Era Decrees Imposing DEI on Fire, Police Departments

‘American communities deserve firefighters and police officers to be chosen for their skill and dedication to public safety—not to meet DEI quotas,’ Bondi said.

Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks during a press briefing at the Department of Justice in Washington on Feb. 12, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has dismissed Biden-era consent decrees in North Carolina, Georgia, Maryland, and Indiana that sought to impose diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring requirements on their fire and police departments.

DOJ chief of staff Chad Mizelle announced the move in a series of social media posts, citing the Trump administration’s commitment to prioritizing merit-based hiring over race-based preferences.