Nike faces federal probe over allegations of ‘DEI-related’ discrimination against white workers
February 4, 2026
The federal agency for protecting workers’ civil rights revealed Wednesday that it is investigating sportswear giant Nike for allegedly discriminating against white employees through its diversity policies. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission disclosed the investigation in a motion filed in Missouri federal court demanding that Nike fully comply with a subpoena for information. Nike said in a statement that it has sought to fully comply with the EEOC and called the subpoena a surprising escalation.