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June 16, 2026
DOJ Claims Evanston Reparations Program Violates Equal Protection
- The Department of Justice argues that Evanston's reparations payments to Black residents constitute illegal race discrimination.
- A lawsuit from Judicial Watch claims the program unfairly excludes non-Black residents, prompting DOJ's involvement.
- Evanston's reparations program, funded by marijuana tax revenue, has already disbursed over $6 million to eligible recipients.
3 Sources
- Trump’s DOJ says it’s illegal race discrimination to pay people who experienced illegal race discriminationJun 16, 2026 at 10:11 PM · Independent
- Trump administration challenges reparations for Black residents in Chicago suburb, city defends programJun 16, 2026 at 11:20 PM · Reuters
- Trump Officials Challenge Reparations Program in Chicago SuburbJun 17, 2026 at 1:54 AM · NYT