Report: CNN Facing ‘Growing’ Racial Discrimination Lawsuit
A class action racial discrimination lawsuit filed against cable network CNN last year could soon grow to include additional plaintiffs, according to a report.
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Tesla Sued for Racial Discrimination and Harassment
A former Tesla employee has filed a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination and sexual harassment. Tesla blames the employee for being a potentially violent troublemaker.
DOJ to Oversee ‘Discriminatory’ Texas Town’s Elections for 6 Years
Just before city candidates will begin to sign up for running for office, a federal judge has issued a judgment and injunction prohibiting the City of Pasadena from using what she ruled was an unconstitutional redistricting plan. The municipality will also be placed under federal “preclearance” for six years–requiring Justice Department approval to any changes to election rules.
Texas City’s Elections Under DOJ Oversight After Hispanic Discrimination Ruling
Pasadena, Texas, will be monitored by the Justice Department now that a federal judge has ruled that the City violated the Voting Rights Act by intentionally changing its city council districts to decrease Hispanic influence. The City, which the court ruled has a “long history of discrimination against minorities,” will have to get permission from the DOJ to make any changes in election policy going forward, otherwise known as pre-clearance.
Texas Backs Challenge to State Bar’s ‘Unconstitutional Racial and Sex-Based Quotas’
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has joined the challenge in a lawsuit that is fighting against what Paxton calls “unconstitutional racial and sex-based quotas.”
Court Rules CNN Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Can Proceed
Former CNN producer Stanley Wilson’s racial discrimination lawsuit against CNN may proceed after a California appellate court reversed a lower court’s ruling on Tuesday.
Teacher Who Alleged He Was Not Hired Because He Is White Settles for $145K
A teacher who sued a New Jersey school district for racial discrimination, alleging he was not hired because he is white, settled out of court for $145,000.
Community Organizer Obama Ready to Engineer Your Neighborhood According to Race
Just two weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled, 5-4, in Texas Housing v. Inclusive Communities, that federal housing law allows challenges to zoning laws, lending regulations, and other practices that could impact minority groups – even without the intention to discriminate – the Obama administration has issued a final rule – known as the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Final Rule – in a press release.
Worse than Obamacare: Housing Case Lets Feds Target ‘Unconscious’ Racism
In the Obamacare case, the Court pretended to know what was really in the minds of legislators in spite of their explicit words (and evidence of their actual intent). In Texas Housing, the Court has ruled that the federal government can decide what is really in the minds of ordinary people, whether they intend to discriminate or not.
Hillary Clinton: Racial Discrimination Should Make Us Question Our ‘Privilege’
On Saturday, 2016 Democratic nominee hopeful Hillary Clinton spoke in a speech about race on the heels of the Charleston, SC shooting earlier in the week and said she wanted to change how blacks are viewed in America. Clinton stated as
Judge Invalidates Jury’s Verdict Against Fire Department for Age Discrimination
A San Francisco judge tossed out a jury’s $3.7 million verdict that found that 15 of the city’s firefighters had suffered age discrimination during a lieutenant’s promotional exam.
