US Justice Department using fraud law to target companies on DEI, WSJ reports

Dec 28 (Reuters) - The Trump administration has launched investigations into the use of diversity initiatives in hiring and promotion at major U.S. companies, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.

Google GOOGL.O and Verizon VZ.N are among a list of companies that have received Justice Department demands for documents and information about their workplace programs, the report said, citing people familiar with the investigations.

Reuters could not immediately verify the report.