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Black Secret Service Agents Seek to File Discrimination Suit

HeadlineFeb 24, 2000

And a group of black Secret Service agents reportedly wants to file a lawsuit against the agency that’s charged with protecting the President. The Washington Post says the agents are asking the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission permission to file a class action lawsuit. The agents say they were denied promotions and key assignments because of racial discrimination.

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