Affirmative Action Activist Takes Legal Action Against Law Firms for Diversity Fellowships

A conservative activist has filed lawsuits against two major law firms, Perkins Coie LLP and Morrison & Foerster, over their diversity fellowships, alleging that the programs discriminate based on race. The lawsuits claim that the fellowships, which are limited to students of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and students with disabilities, violate the Civil Rights Act of 1866. The activist argues that these programs should be available to all applicants, regardless of race. The legal action comes in the wake of the Supreme Court's ruling against racial consideration in college admissions and amid a broader campaign against diversity initiatives in the private sector.