"It comes amid a broader crackdown by Donald Trump's administration on diversity initiatives, which he has repeatedly decried as radical. When there are compelling indications, including corporate admissions in extensive public materials, that an employer's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion-related programs may violate federal prohibitions against race discrimination or other forms of unlawful discrimination, the EEOC will take all necessary steps including subpoena enforcement actions to ensure the opportunity to fully and comprehensively investigate, said EEOC chair, Andrea Lucas."
"The federal agency is demanding that Nike turn over information related to the allegations, including the company's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion-related 2025 Targets and other DEI-related objectives, it announced on Wednesday. Nike, which described the escalation as surprising and unusual, insisted that it adheres to all applicable laws on discrimination. The EEOC is responsible for enforcing laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information."
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has launched an investigation into Nike over allegations it discriminated against white employees and applicants. The agency demanded Nike turn over DEI-related 2025 Targets and other objectives. Nike described the escalation as surprising and said it adheres to applicable anti-discrimination laws. The inquiry occurs amid a broader Trump administration crackdown on diversity initiatives. EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas said the agency will use all necessary steps, including subpoenas, when DEI programs may violate federal prohibitions against race or other unlawful discrimination. The EEOC enforces laws banning discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. Lucas was appointed acting chair in 2025.
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