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https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/13/ibm-pays-17m-fine-to-end-doj-suit-over-dei-programs/
IBM pays $17M fine to end DOJ suit over DEI programs | TechCrunch
Apr 13, 2026 - IBM entered into a $17 million settlement agreement on Friday with the U.S. DOJ over allegations that it engaged in “illegal DEI practices.”
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https://www.theregister.com/2026/04/14/ibm_dei_settlement/
IBM pays up under Trump administration's diversity blitz • The Register
Apr 14, 2026 - : Didn't admit liability, will cough $17M, still fighting age discrimination cases
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https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/ibm-pays-17-million-resolve-allegations-discrimination-through-illegal-dei-practices
Office of Public Affairs | IBM Pays $17 Million to Resolve Allegations of Discrimination Through...
Today, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the first False Claims Act resolution secured under the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, which he launched...
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https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/04/ibm-folds-to-trump-anti-dei-push-admits-no-misconduct-but-pays-17m-penalty/
IBM folds to Trump anti-DEI push, admits no misconduct but pays $17M penalty - Ars Technica
Apr 13, 2026 - IBM is first firm to pay penalty under Trump's
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