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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sued The New York Times on Tuesday, alleging the newspaper passed over a white man for a top editorial role in favor of a less-qualified candidate to meet diversity goals.
In a complaint filed in Manhattan federal court, the EEOC said the Times discriminated against the male candidate based on his race or sex, in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Times did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The EEOC’s complaint characterizes the case as “reverse discrimination,” asserting that the decision-making process disadvantaged the white male applicant while prioritizing diversity objectives.
The lawsuit comes as the EEOC pursues a new approach to employment cases that the EEOC is aligning with President Trump’s policies. Trump has criticized diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts in business and, after beginning his second White House term, issued executive orders aimed at ending DEI in the federal government.
The New York Times is also facing a separate legal dispute involving Trump. The Republican president is suing the newspaper for $15 billion in a defamation lawsuit, accusing it of trying to sabotage his 2024 election campaign and disparage his reputation as a successful businessman.
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