DOJ Launches Federal Civil Rights Probe into Des Moines Public Schools Over Race-Based Hiring
DOJ Launches Federal Civil Rights Probe into Des Moines Public Schools Over Race-Based Hiring The U.S. Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division has initiated a formal investigation into Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) concerning alleged race-based employment discrimination. The probe seeks to determine if DMPS’s hiring and retention practices violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The investigation focuses on several DMPS policies, including requirements for teaching staff to match student demographics and cultural responsivity, specific quotas for…