BREAKING: DOJ Drops the Hammer on Mayor Brandon Johnson for Racist Hiring Practices — Here Are the Details

Chicago, IL – The U.S. Department of Justice launched a formal investigation into Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on May 19, 2025, at 19:44 UTC, for prioritizing race-based hiring practices, following his public remarks about favoring black-owned firms for O’Hare International Airport contracts. The announcement, viewed over 2.5 million times, has conservatives on X demanding accountability: “Johnson’s finally facing justice—Trump’s DOJ is cleaning house!”

The DOJ’s Civil Rights Division cited potential violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits employment discrimination based on race, per fox32chicago.com. Johnson’s comments, made during a speech at the Apostolic Church of God in Woodlawn on May 18, highlighted the number of black officials in his administration, saying, “It’s the first black crime construction worker company to have a Prime Contract anywhere in United States of America,” per redstatenation.com. The O’Hare expansion, a $8.7 billion project, saw BOA Construction, a black-owned firm, secure a prime contract, a first for such companies in the U.S., reflecting Johnson’s equity focus, per chicago.suntimes.com.

Legal experts argue this violates Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination in contract enforcement, a point reinforced by the 2024 Eleventh Circuit decision in *American Alliance for Equal Rights v Fearless Fund*. The *City of Richmond v Croson* (1989) ruling established that such policies must meet strict scrutiny, requiring specific evidence of past discrimination, a standard Chicago’s approach may not satisfy. The investigation, set against a 15% rise in Chicago’s violent crime rate in 2024, has drawn criticism from the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police, who argue Johnson’s focus on equity distracts from public safety.

The footage, from a 60-second clip, shows Johnson in a dark suit and tie, stating, “It’s the first black crime construction worker company to have a Prime Contract anywhere in United States of America,” part of a broader strategy to address historical disparities in Chicago’s construction industry, where black-owned firms have been underrepresented. The O’Hare expansion, a $8.7 billion project, sees BOA Construction, a black-owned firm, securing a prime contract, a first for such companies in the U.S., reflecting Johnson’s commitment to economic inclusion. However, legal experts argue this violates Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination in contract enforcement, a point reinforced by the 2024 Eleventh Circuit decision in American Alliance for Equal Rights v Fearless Fund.

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Conservatives are rallying. “Johnson’s racist hiring practices are illegal—DOJ’s stepping in!” wrote one user on X. Another added, “He’s ignoring crime to push his agenda—time for justice!” The image of Johnson, speaking at a podium with a serious expression, captures the moment of reckoning, proving once again that only federal oversight can ensure America’s laws are upheld, even in the face of political overreach.

*Disclaimer: The conclusion that Johnson’s practices are racist is an opinion based on the DOJ’s investigation and legal experts’ interpretations, as interpreted by the author.*

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