DOJ ends disparate impact discrimination protections

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has decided to stop using a rule that helped find discrimination even if it wasn't intentional.

This rule, called 'disparate impact,' looked at policies that hurt certain groups even if that wasn't the goal.

Now, the DOJ will only go after cases where discrimination was done on purpose.

Some people, like former DOJ employees and civil rights groups, are upset because they think this will let discrimination go unchecked.

Others, like some newspapers and legal experts, support the change, saying it prevents overreach and aligns with the Constitution.

The new rules might face legal challenges and could lead to bigger debates about how to handle discrimination cases.