In a recent development, Mayor Brandon Johnson responded defiantly to a DOJ civil rights investigation into his administration's hiring practices, prompted by his comments on diversity at a church. He urged the DOJ to probe President Trump's predominantly white administration, claiming it reflects elitism at the expense of marginalized groups. Johnson defended his hiring decisions, emphasizing competence and diversity while asserting the need to address systemic inequalities. The DOJ's inquiry, led by Assistant Attorney General Dhillon, focuses on potential discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, intensifying scrutiny over race-based hiring policies.