Lawsuit accuses Cornell University of excluding White candidates from faculty hiring
Cornell University faces a federal lawsuit alleging it excluded White candidates from a faculty position, violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The complaint claims diversity administrators created an interview list solely of "underrepresented minority scholars," intentionally discriminating against qualified White applicants. This case highlights the ongoing legal scrutiny of DEI initiatives and their intersection with anti-discrimination laws.
Cornell University faces a federal lawsuit alleging it excluded White candidates from a faculty position, violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. The complaint claims diversity administrators created an interview list solely of "underrepresented minority scholars," intentionally discriminating against qualified White applicants. This case highlights the ongoing legal scrutiny of DEI initiatives and their intersection with anti-discrimination laws.
