"IBM has agreed to settle the US Department of Justice's accusations that the company violated civil rights laws with its DEI practices, paying more than $17 million."
"The DOJ stated that IBM had violated the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by altering interview criteria based on race or sex and developing demographic goals."
"An IBM spokesperson expressed satisfaction with the resolution, emphasizing that their workforce strategy focuses on having the right people with the right skills."
"This settlement is one of the first resolutions from the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative launched in May 2025, reflecting ongoing scrutiny of DEI initiatives."
IBM has settled accusations from the US Department of Justice regarding violations of civil rights laws related to its diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. The company will pay more than $17 million without admitting liability. Allegations include using race and sex in employment decisions and implementing demographic goals. This settlement is part of a broader initiative to address DEI programs, initiated by the Trump administration. Other companies, such as T-Mobile and Meta, have also changed their DEI policies recently.
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