The Employment Litigation Section defends suits in which a federal contractor, subcontractor or grantee sues the relevant federal agency to enjoin the actual or threatened termination or suspension of federal contracts or funds under Executive Order 11246. The Employment Litigation Section also defends actions that challenge the constitutionality of congressionally authorized preference programs under the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program, 15 U.S.C. § 637(a), and other minority and disadvantaged business enterprise programs.

When a United States Attorney’s Office becomes aware of a suit against a federal agency to enjoin the actual or threatened termination or suspension of federal contracts or funds under Executive Order 11246, that office should immediately forward the complaint or other information to the Employment Litigation Section.

[updated March 2018]