IBM Agrees to Pay $17 Million to Resolve Claims of “Illegal DEI” in DOJ’s First False Claims Act Settlement

On April 10, 2026, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the first False Claims Act (FCA) resolution secured under the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Civil Rights Fraud Initiative. IBM agreed to pay $17 million to resolve allegations they violated federal contractor anti-discrimination requirements by engaging in “illegal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)” activities.... By: Berkshire