NFL: As part of a formal investigation conducted by the state’s Attorney General, James Uthmeier, who notified the NFL in March that its Rooney Rule may violate the state’s Civil Rights Act, issued a subpoena to the league on Wednesday.
The reason for the subpoena is to determine if the league had been discriminating in its hiring policies and other employment practices.
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Jan 22, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell during a AFC Divisional playoff football game at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Jan 22, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell during a AFC Divisional playoff football game at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports
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According to the subpoena received by OutKick and Fox News, the NFL must appear at the Department of Legal Affairs, Office of Attorney General, Office of Civil Rights in Tallahassee on June 12 at precisely 9 a.m.:
The subpoena compels the NFL to produce extensive records dating back to 2020 (and earlier for some items) covering the Rooney Rule, the Offensive Assistant Mandate, Resolution JC-2A, the Accelerator Program and the Mackie Development Program.
It seeks internal policies, communications with government agencies, legal challenges (including those tied to the Brian Flores lawsuit), compliance tracking, enforcement actions and detailed hiring datahiring data — including candidate race and sex.
We appreciate how quickly the NFL changed its website in response to our letter and capitulated on some of their discriminatory hiring quotas.
But their response raises more questions about the Rooney Rule, and we look forward to their cooperation with the investigative subpoena… pic.twitter.com/yi6BmSjZLx
— Attorney General James Uthmeier (@AGJamesUthmeier) May 13, 2026
Notably, the subpoena zeroes in on how the NFL defines “minority,” verifies demographic status, and uses race or gender in hiring decisions or incentives. It also demands evidence of the league’s intent and justification for these programs.
Additionally, the Florida attorney general requests that the NFL’s communications with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the United States Department of Justice, or any other federal or state agency concerning the Rooney Rule, Resolution JC-2A, the Offensive Assistant Mandate, Accelerator Program, or Mackie Development Program be revealed.
In light of this broad-based investigative request, it is evident that the AG is investigating practically every Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) program related to coaching, front office and other executive advancement initiatives that may benefit one class of people at the expense of others.
There was no immediate response from the NFL.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney
Sep 30, 2019; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney II, who brought the Rooney Rule, walks the sidelines before playing the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-Imagn Images
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