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04-22-2009, 12:31 PM #1
Supreme Court to Hear White Firefighters' Case on Affirmativ
Supreme Court to Hear Reverse Discrimination Case
Supreme Court to Hear White Firefighters' Case on Affirmative Action
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court hears arguments today in a Connecticut firefighters' civil rights case that has the potential to change hiring practices nationwide.
The court will weigh whether New Haven's decision to scrap a promotion exam because too few minorities passed violates the civil rights of top-scoring white applicants.
The discrimination lawsuit was brought by 20 white firefighters — one also is Hispanic.
The city argues going ahead with the promotions based on the test results would have risked a lawsuit claiming the exams had a "disparate impact" on minorities.
A federal appeals court in New York upheld a lower court ruling dismissing the lawsuit.
Business interests worry that a decision in favor of the firefighters would force employers to choose whether to face lawsuits from disgruntled white or minority workers.
The court also issues decisions today.
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04-22-2009, 01:16 PM #2Business interests worry that a decision in favor of the firefighters would force employers to choose whether to face lawsuits from disgruntled white or minority workers.
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04-22-2009, 02:54 PM #4
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court hears arguments today in a Connecticut firefighters' civil rights case that has the potential to change hiring practices nationwide.
The court will weigh whether New Haven's decision to scrap a promotion exam because too few minorities passed violates the civil rights of top-scoring white applicants.
The discrimination lawsuit was brought by 20 white firefighters — one also is Hispanic.
The city argues going ahead with the promotions based on the test results would have risked a lawsuit claiming the exams had a "disparate impact" on minorities.
A federal appeals court in New York upheld a lower court ruling dismissing the lawsuit.
Business interests worry that a decision in favor of the firefighters would force employers to choose whether to face lawsuits from disgruntled white or minority workers.
The court also issues decisions today.
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