Defending Equal Opportunity Programs Against Threats of False Claims Act Liability: What You Need to Know

In a clear attempt to pressure private companies, schools, nonprofits, and other federal grantees and contractors to end their diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programs, the Trump administration has announced plans to investigate and pursue fraud claims under the False Claims Act (FCA), a law first created in 1863 to tackle fraud in government contracts. Anti-civil rights groups and private individuals may try to bring similar claims. They face an uphill battle in court. Download the fact sheet below to find out what you need to know.