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Above the Law
1 month ago
Law

Wisconsin Bar Loses Motion To Dismiss Lawsuit Over Diversity Fellowships

The lawsuit against the Wisconsin State Bar addresses free speech rights related to mandatory funding for diversity initiatives. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Education

What to Know About State Laws That Limit or Ban D.E.I. Efforts at Colleges

Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs facing opposition in conservative-led states at American universities. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Seven organizations the far right is targeting for diversity efforts post-affirmative action

The ban on affirmative action in college admissions has given momentum to far-right conservative activists targeting diversity programs in public and private organizations. [ more ]
www.ocregister.com
3 months ago
Venture

Grant program for Black women business owners is discriminatory, appeals court rules

A federal court suspended a venture capital firm's grant program for Black women, seen as discriminatory by conservative groups. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Seven organizations the far right is targeting for diversity efforts post-affirmative action

The ban on affirmative action in college admissions has given momentum to far-right conservative activists targeting diversity programs in public and private organizations. [ more ]
www.ocregister.com
3 months ago
Venture

Grant program for Black women business owners is discriminatory, appeals court rules

A federal court suspended a venture capital firm's grant program for Black women, seen as discriminatory by conservative groups. [ more ]
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Slate Magazine
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

The Trump Campaign's Big Lie About Anti-White Racism Has Reached a New Low

Former President Trump's administration plans to utilize Civil Rights-era legislation against historically underserved communities.
The Trump campaign portrays diversity programs as discriminating against white Americans and favoring nonwhite communities. [ more ]
Above the Law
6 months ago
Law

SFFA v. Harvard Ruling Trickles Down To Courtroom Oral Argument Procedure

Conservative groups using SFFA v. Harvard decision broadly
America First Legal Foundation's victory rescinding oral argument affirmative action policies [ more ]
Above the Law
9 months ago
Law

Edward Blum Breaks Up Bigot Brigade... For Now

Edward Blum, an affirmative-action foe, announced that his group has no plans to sue more law firms over diversity programs.
Despite this announcement, there are still concerns about the impact of such programs on applications and potential discrimination. [ more ]
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