Mar 20, 2025
Justly Prudent recently filed a landmark lawsuit against the United States government on behalf of Dushaune Evans, a former Department of Homeland Security contractor whose career was devastated by unfounded criminal allegations that were later dismissed. According to the amended complaint, Mr. Evans, a 59-year-old Maryland resident, was wrongfully terminated from his contracting position after the Department of Homeland Security declared him "unfit for continued assignment" based solely on unproven criminal allegations made by his estranged spouse following her withdrawal of her Green Card application.
The suit details how DHS issued its determination just 10 days after Mr. Evans' arrest and before any investigation or adjudication of the charges could take place. Less than two months later, all criminal charges against Mr. Evans were dropped, but by then, he had already lost his $140,000 annual salary, employment benefits, and the security clearance he had maintained for nearly twenty years.
The complaint alleges that DHS failed to provide Mr. Evans with any notice, opportunity to contest the allegations, or procedural protections whatsoever before taking action that devastated his career and reputation. Mr. Evans seeks compensatory damages, a name-clearing hearing, reinstatement of his security clearance, and a retraction of the false statements made about him.
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