Minnesota Suspends Race-Based Grant Program Amid DOJ Civil Rights Review Investigation
Minnesota's Department of Health has suspended a grant program targeting Native American communities due to a review by the U.S. Department of Justice, which found it may have violated Civil Rights Act principles. The decision comes after the DOJ initiated its own compliance review into the program.
Minnesota's Department of Health has voluntarily suspended a grant program that was specifically based on race after the U.S. Department of Justice initiated a Civil Rights Act compliance review, citing concerns over its potential for racial disparities. The DOJ had initiated an investigation into the program's compliance with federal civil rights laws. The suspension follows a review by the DOJ of the state's health department programs and policies. This move aims to prevent any further potential violations of federal civil rights regulations.
