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The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Thursday an investigation into the city of Boston, Massachusetts, alleging its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) housing practices violate federal anti-discrimination laws.

HUD said it has evidence Boston used federal grant assistance for “race-based preferences,” in violation of the Fair Housing Act and Title VI, describing the initiatives as a “social engineering project.”

“We believe the City of Boston has engaged in a social engineering project that intentionally advances discriminatory housing policies driven by an ideological commitment to DEI rather than merit or need,” HUD Secretary Scott Turner said in a statement. “HUD is committed to protecting every American’s civi

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