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legal1 year ago•3 min saved

"Federal Court Blocks Atlanta Grant Fund for Black Women Entrepreneurs"

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals halted the Fearless Fund's grant program for Black women entrepreneurs, ruling it likely violates the Civil Rights Act of 1866 by using race in making contracts. This decision is a significant win for conservative groups challenging DEI initiatives. The Fearless Fund argued the grants are charitable donations protected by the First Amendment, but the court disagreed, reversing a lower court's decision and imposing a preliminary injunction.

via The Atlanta Journal Constitution|

#civil-rights-act #dei #edward-blum

law-and-politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Anti-Affirmative Action Group Ends Lawsuit Against Perkins Coie After Diversity Program Expansion

The American Alliance for Equal Rights, a conservative group aiming to dismantle affirmative action, has dropped its lawsuit against law firm Perkins Coie after the firm expanded its diversity fellowship to students of all backgrounds. The group had sued Perkins Coie and another law firm, Morrison Foerster, alleging that their diversity fellowships violated federal law by being open only to certain underrepresented groups. The conservative group dropped its lawsuit against Morrison Foerster after the firm opened its fellowship to all students. Edward Blum, president of the alliance, expressed hope that other law firms with similar programs would proactively open them to all law students to avoid legal action. Perkins Coie's managing partner stated that the firm is committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workplace.

via The Washington Post|

#affirmative-action #diversity-program #edward-blum

opinion2 years ago•0 min saved

The Impact of the Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Ruling on College Students and Asian Americans

This opinion piece discusses Edward Blum, a conservative activist who has been instrumental in challenging affirmative action policies in the United States. Blum has strategically targeted cases that have made their way to the Supreme Court, resulting in significant setbacks for affirmative action. The author argues that Blum's efforts have effectively killed affirmative action and highlights the implications this has for civil rights and equality.

via The Wall Street Journal|

#affirmative-action #civil-rights #edward-blum