diversity
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National law student diversity remained stable this year, but enrollment of Black and Hispanic first-year students at the nation’s most prestigious law schools declined sharply, with Black enrollment falling 8% and Hispanic enrollment dropping 9%. Experts warn this could mark the beginning of a “cascade effect” caused by the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision to…
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Law schools across the United States maintained racial and ethnic diversity in their 2024 incoming class, defying predictions of a steep decline following the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision to ban affirmative action in college admissions. Data released Monday by the American Bar Association (ABA) shows that the percentage of Black, Hispanic, and Asian law students…
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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s appointment to the Supreme Court represents a historic milestone in American legal history, marking the first time a Black woman has ascended to the nation’s highest court. This article chronicles Judge Jackson’s remarkable path, highlighting her significant achievements and the profound impact of her appointment. Early Life and Education: Foundations of…
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In a landmark moment for Miami-Dade County’s legal community, Attorney Charise Morgan has been elected as the first Black woman president of the Miami Dade Bar Association. Established 108 years ago, the association represents the largest network of lawyers in the county. A distinguished graduate of Mercer University School of Law and currently serving as…
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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has adopted a legal theory that would eliminate numerous recent lawsuits filed by groups opposing race-based diversity programs, which align with his conservative views. In a concurring opinion in last week’s Supreme Court decision preserving access to the abortion pill mifepristone, Thomas questioned the constitutional foundation of a legal doctrine…
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Following a recent appeals court decision, Arian Simone, the Founding Partner and CEO of the Fearless Fund, is calling on President Biden to take executive action to protect diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This appeal comes in the wake of a ruling that bars the Fearless Fund from issuing grants exclusively to Black women-owned…
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A Lebanese-American lawyer has taken legal action against a national law firm, alleging discrimination in a lawsuit filed recently. Jinan Chehade claims she was fired from Foley & Lardner, a firm based in Chicago, just a day before she was scheduled to commence her job, citing her Muslim and Arab identity as reasons. According to…
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In a significant decision, the Board of Governors for the University of North Carolina (UNC) System voted to repeal and replace its existing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policy. The move, approved on Thursday, has stirred both controversy and concern among students and advocates. The newly adopted policy stands in stark contrast to the previous…
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Democratic lawmakers have revived efforts to pass federal legislation aimed at banning discrimination based on a person’s hairstyle or hair texture with the reintroduction of the CROWN Act. Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman of New Jersey introduced HR 8191, also known as the CROWN Act of 2024, in the US House of Representatives on Tuesday, April…
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In a groundbreaking decision hailed as a victory for workplace equality, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) announced a significant win following a ruling by the Supreme Court on April 17. The ruling in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis solidified that protections under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act extend to prohibit discrimination…
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