Trump Administration Stops Lowering Standards for Police, Firefighters

The Trump Administration, reportedly in February 2025, is halting what it calls lowered hiring standards for police and firefighters. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the DOJ is dismissing Biden-era lawsuits challenging race-neutral hiring practices like aptitude tests and physical exams. Were standards compromised in the name of diversity? We break down the dismissed cases and the administration's rationale.