美国司法部起诉印第安纳州南本德,指控警察雇用做法中存在歧视。 U.S. DOJ sues South Bend, Indiana, over alleged discrimination in police hiring practices.

美国司法部起诉印第安纳州南本德,指控其警察雇用做法违反《民权法》。 The U.S. Department of Justice has sued South Bend, Indiana, over allegations that its police hiring practices violate the Civil Rights Act. 诉讼要求书面考试是对黑人申请人的歧视,而身体健康考试对女性候选人产生不利影响。 The lawsuit claims the written exam discriminates against Black applicants, while the physical fitness test adversely impacts female candidates. 司法部辩称,这些评估与工作无关,要求法院下令采用合法测试程序,同时为不公正取消资格的人提供救济。 The DOJ argues these assessments are not job-related and seeks a court order for lawful testing procedures, along with relief for those unfairly disqualified. 南本打算大力捍卫其做法。 South Bend intends to defend its practices vigorously.