America First Legal, a conservative outfit founded by White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, “filed a civil rights complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission against the Dodgers and controlling owner Mark Walter’s Guggenheim Partners.” It “alleges illegal discrimination under the umbrella of their diversity, equity and inclusion policies.” The move comes shortly after federal immigration agents were denied entry on June 19 into Dodger Stadium. Under President Trump, the EEOC “has been deployed in efforts to seek retribution and extract concessions from entities, namely law firms, the government considers as having been hostile to its priorities.” In the complaint, the group alleges that the Dodgers “are engaging in discriminatory hiring, training and recruitment practices.” These include “diversity pipeline initiatives and sponsorship programs designed for women and minorities” (HOLLYWOOD REPORTER, 7/1).
Dodgers targeted by conservative DEI watchdog
