It’s the second federal contractor to settle with the Department of Justice over claims related to DEI programs without admitting to any wrongdoing.
August 31, 2026
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Deloitte agreed to a $21.5 million settlement with the Department of Justice (DOJ) over claims that the company violated the False Claims Act.
The DOJ alleged Deloitte, a government contractor, committed fraud because of its DEI initiatives. It claimed, among other things, that the company took race and sex into account during hiring and promotions.
Deloitte did not admit to, and the government did not prove, any wrongdoing, but the settlement marks another win for the Trump administration in its ongoing efforts to eliminate DEI in the public and private sectors.
“The Justice Department will aggressively pursue government contractors that have used taxpayer dollars to fund unlawful discrimination,” Attorney General Todd Blanche said in a statement.
“We are pleased to have resolved this matter to avoid the cost and distraction of protracted litigation, allowing us to remain focused on attracting and developing exceptional talent with the skills and capabilities our clients rely on every day,” Jonathan Gandal, firm managing...
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