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The Trump administration has asked a US court to enforce a subpoena on Nike, pursuing allegations that the sportswear giant discriminated against white employees.
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) said in a filing on Wednesday that Nike “failed to fully provide the information sought,” requesting the court in Missouri to compel compliance.
The filing cites 2024 charges from EEOC Commissioner Andrea Lucas, alleging that Nike may have violated the law “by engaging in a pattern or practice of disparate treatment against White employees, applicants and training programs,” including setting internal targets that 30 per cent of senior positions be held by racial and ethnic minorities.
Lucas, promoted by President Donald Trump to chair of the EEOC in November 2025 after previously serving as commissioner, has allegedly been an outspoken critic of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
Nike described the EEOC’s move as a surprising and unusual escalation.
In a statement to AFP, the company said it has provided thousands of pages of information and detailed written responses and is in the process of providing additional information.
Nike has historically embraced social and political campaigns, including advertising featuring former NFL player Colin Kaepernick, who protested racial injustice in policing.
