DOJ Says USDA's 'Socially Disadvantaged' Waivers Unlawful

By Hailey Konnath ( June 23, 2026, 10:48 PM EDT) -- The U.S. Department of Justice has determined that some of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's programs that waive fees for "socially disadvantaged" farmers unconstitutionally discriminate based on race and sex, according to an opinion released Monday....

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