US Attorney Justice Department Sues South Bend, Indiana, for Discriminating Against Black and Female Police Officer Applicants

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Press Release: U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit today against the City of South Bend, Indiana, alleging that the hiring process for entry-level police officers at the South Bend Police Department (SBPD) violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Specifically, the department alleges that South Bend uses a written examination that discriminates against Black applicants and a physical fitness test that discriminates against female applicants.

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