Trump DOJ says Chicago mayor hires too many Black people
May 29, 2025
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as posted by the channelThe Department of Justice is investigating whether the City of Chicago discriminates against municipal job candidates based on race.
The move comes after Mayor Brandon Johnson, while speaking at a church on the city's South Side, highlighted the number of Black officials in his administration.
In a letter posted on social media, Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general overseeing the DOJ's Civil Rights Division, wrote:
"Based on information suggesting that you have made hiring decisions solely based on race."
A spokesperson for the mayor's office said they are aware of the letter but have not yet officially received it. The city's attorney will review it upon receipt.
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