This settlement comes on the heels of a proposed settlement with the USDA of $1.25 billion for African-American farmers in a similar discrimination case. The agency is also negotiating with Native American farmers in another lawsuit.
Monday, June 21, 2010
USDA Offers Settlement of Discrimination Suit with Female and Latino Farmers
The Obama Administration has offered $1.33 billion to settle complaints from female and Latino farmers who say they faced discrimination from the Agriculture Department. The lawsuit against the USDA, Garcia v. Vilsack, alleged discrimination against women and minorities who applied for loans and other assistance that routinely went to whites. The Department of Justice will work with the Hispanic farmers to finalize the settlement.
This settlement comes on the heels of a proposed settlement with the USDA of $1.25 billion for African-American farmers in a similar discrimination case. The agency is also negotiating with Native American farmers in another lawsuit.
This settlement comes on the heels of a proposed settlement with the USDA of $1.25 billion for African-American farmers in a similar discrimination case. The agency is also negotiating with Native American farmers in another lawsuit.
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