FTC drops disparate-impact discrimination claims in policy statement

Regulatory Atlas Watchline · August 7, 2026

What happened

Key facts FTC announced a policy statement on Aug. 7, 2026

Why it matters

Key facts FTC says it will not pursue claims based on disparate-impact or “unfair discrimination” theories

The details

Key facts FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson made a statement supporting the policy

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