[Taters91]

According to the NPR article about this: "The judge also objected to a requirement that the monitor selection process adhere to the DOJ's diversity and inclusion policy." So it seems as if the judge doesn't like something the DOJ routinely has, because the judge is saying the court should have a large part in deciding who the overseers are. The judge brought up DEI. Neither of the parties seem to have, besides what seems to be a standing policy. https://www.npr.org/2024/12/05/nx-s1-5217960/court-rejects-b... I agree with you, it would be very odd (even as someone who is generally pro DEI) to include it in this provision.

[duxup]

That makes a lot more sense thanks.

Yeah I don't see a reason that just because the DOJ is a part of a legal deal ... somehow their department policies should be injected. Could have some very negative outcomes and strangeness about what kind of deal DOJ can even make if a department policy gets injected that counteracts something in the deal.

[rob74]

> Reed Charles O'Connor (born June 1, 1965) is a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. He was nominated by President George W. Bush in 2007

Yeah, makes sense that he would interpret a reference to DEI as discriminatory. Maybe he wants to get noticed by the incoming administration for appointment to a higher court?

[ReptileMan]

Good luck to him. It is nigh time to slay the DEI beast.