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Feds Probe California Agencies for Alleged Race-Based Hiring

The agencies potentially violated civil rights by using racial equity policies when hiring and promoting employees.
Feds Probe California Agencies for Alleged Race-Based Hiring
California State Capitol building in Sacramento, Calif., on April 19, 2022. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Jill McLaughlin
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Federal investigators are probing California’s two major environmental agencies for possible civil rights violations by allegedly using discriminatory employment practices.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) notified California Environmental Protection (CalEPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB), a division of CalEPA, of the investigation and alleged civil rights violations on Aug. 27.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.