The Department of Justice is opposing the city of Evanston's plans to dismiss a lawsuit challenging its reparations program, which offers financial benefits to Black residents. The DOJ argues that the program violates federal laws, including the Equal Protection Clause. Judicial Watch has also filed a lawsuit on behalf of individuals who were excluded from the program due to their race. Evanston officials maintain their commitment to the reparations initiative.
Key facts
- The DOJ is intervening in a lawsuit against Evanston's reparations program.
- Evanston's program offers $25,000 to eligible Black residents.
- Judicial Watch filed a lawsuit on behalf of non-Black individuals excluded from the program.
- The DOJ claims the program violates the Equal Protection Clause and Fair Housing Act.
- Evanston became the first U.S. city to approve a municipal reparations plan in 2019.
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