United States of America v. Maryland Department of State Police

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Case overview

Case Number:

1:24-cv-02862

Court:

Maryland

Nature of Suit:

Civil Rights: Jobs

Judge:

Richard D. Bennett

  1. February 26, 2025

    DOJ Drops Suits Over Police, Firefighter Discriminatory Hiring

    The U.S. Department of Justice said Wednesday it was dropping lawsuits across the country over allegedly discriminatory practices for hiring police officers and firefighters, saying the litigation "unjustly targeted fire and police departments for using standard aptitude tests."

  2. October 16, 2024

    What Employers Can Learn From DOJ Disparate Impact Suits

    A string of recent U.S. Department of Justice enforcement activity targeting state and local governments with claims of bias in hiring tests for first responders reflects a broader governmental focus on disparate impact and holds important lessons for private sector employers, experts said.

  3. October 03, 2024

    Md. State Police Ink $2.8 Deal To End DOJ Hiring Bias Suit

    The Maryland Department of State Police has agreed to pay $2.75 million to settle a U.S. Department of Justice suit claiming it used physical fitness and written tests to screen out Black and female applicants for entry-level trooper positions.