Wisconsin Farmer Sues USDA Over Alleged Racial Discrimination Against Whites

A Wisconsin dairy farmer, Adam Faust, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration's U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), alleging it unlawfully discriminates against white farmers by continuing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs initiated under the Biden administration. The lawsuit, brought by the conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty, claims these programs impose disadvantages on white male farmers, including charging them administrative fees and offering lower loan guarantees compared to minority and female farmers. This legal action follows a previous successful 2021 lawsuit by Faust and others against the Biden administration for race discrimination in the USDA's Farmer Loan Forgiveness Plan. The lawsuit names three USDA programs that allegedly violate the Constitution's guarantee of equal treatment by discriminating based on race and sex. Faust and supporters argue that the USDA should honor President Trump's promise to end racial discrimination in federal government programs. As of now, the Trump administration has not responded to requests for comment on the lawsuit.