Tag: Affirmative action
Challenging Affirmative Action in Hiring at Northwestern Law School: Lawsuit Update
On July 2, 2024, a conservative group filed a lawsuit against Northwestern University's law school, alleging that the school's efforts to increase diversity in faculty hiring violate federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on race...
Lawsuit Alleges Discrimination Against White Students in Women’s Medical Program
A new lawsuit has been filed against the American Association of University Women (AAUW) by the organization Do No Harm, alleging that the AAUW's Selected Professions Fellowships program is discriminatory and illegal. The AAUW...
California Proposes Ban on Legacy Admissions to Universities
California is taking a big step towards promoting fairness in university admissions by proposing a ban on legacy admissions preferences. Legacy admissions, which give an advantage to the children or grandchildren of alumni, have...