# Instacart settles $5m DOJ discrimination claim

> Instacart pays $5m to settle DOJ claims it discriminated against American workers.
- Title: Instacart settles $5m DOJ discrimination claim · Fox News
- Summary: Instacart pays $5m to settle DOJ claims it discriminated against American workers. Instacart agreed to a $5 million settlement with the DOJ after being…
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- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/politics/food-delivery-favorite-forced-fork-over-millions-doj-alleged-discrimination-american-workers
- Author: Peter D'Abrosca
- Published: 2026-10-20T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: instacart, doj, us workers, discrimination, settlement, perm process, eesc, news, politics
## Instacart faces DOJ discrimination claim
Instacart reached a $5 million settlement with the Department of Justice after being accused of discriminating against American workers based on country of origin.
## DOJ alleges discrimination against US workers
The DOJ's Civil Rights Division says Instacart discriminated against U.S. workers by requiring physical mail for applications instead of electronic processes.
## Settlement terms for Instacart
Instacart must set up a $4 million fund to compensate wronged applicants and pay $1 million in civil penalties.
## DOJ's Civil Rights Division statement
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon said the settlement marks the 15th under his leadership to protect U.S. workers from discrimination.
## EEOC supports DOJ action
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission called the DOJ's action 'Project Firewall' to ensure companies don't discriminate against American workers.
## Instacart's response
Instacart said it employs thousands of American workers and prioritizes hiring U.S. jobseekers for its roles.
## Key takeaway

Instacart agreed to a $5 million settlement with the DOJ after being accused of discriminating against U.S. workers based on country of origin.