Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issues an investigative subpoena to the NFL seeking records related to the Rooney Rule and other diversity, equity and inclusion hiring practices. The subpoena is part of a wider probe tied to allegations of potential civil rights violations, including claims of discrimination based on sex and race, according to outlets summarizing the investigation. Coverage also says Uthmeier is examining whether information on the NFL’s employment and hiring practices is potentially “misleading,” including concerns raised under Florida law regarding deceptive or unfair trade practices. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league is cooperating with the Florida attorney general’s inquiry and engaging with the investigation in response to the subpoena. One outlet reports that Uthmeier sets a deadline for the NFL to provide requested documents, including materials related to the Rooney Rule and DEI-related programs and diversity hiring efforts. Another outlet adds that the Florida AG acknowledges certain website changes by the league but says the updates raise additional questions relevant to the probe. The investigation centers on the NFL’s requirements that teams interview certain minority coaching candidates and the broader employment practices tied to league DEI initiatives.