EEOC drops subpoena enforcement against Nike over diversity policies

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Why did the EEOC drop its subpoena enforcement action against Nike?

The EEOC filed a motion to dismiss the action on 12 August 2026 after Nike provided documents and information responsive to the subpoena between March and August 2026. The agency stated there was no remaining dispute for the court to resolve, though it was unclear if Nike had provided all requested materials.

What was the EEOC investigating at Nike?

The investigation, initiated by EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas in May 2024, examined Nike’s diversity and inclusion policies, including criteria for layoffs, use of race and ethnicity data in employment decisions, and programs offering race-restricted mentorship or leadership opportunities. Lucas alleged the policies discriminated against white employees.

What did Nike say about the EEOC’s subpoena?

In February 2026, Nike called the court action a 'surprising and unusual escalation' and argued the EEOC’s requests were overly broad, describing them as a 'fishing expedition'. The company said it had already handed over thousands of pages of documents and was in the process of sharing more.