Northwestern University Faces Lawsuit Accusing Law School of Hiring Bias Favoring Diversity Over Qualifications
CHICAGO — Amid ongoing national debates over affirmative action, Northwestern University’s distinguished law school is now facing a lawsuit that accuses it of violating federal anti-discrimination laws by allegedly favoring less qualified women and racial minorities over white male candidates in faculty hiring. Filed Tuesday in federal district court in Illinois, the lawsuit highlights contentious issues regarding diversity policies in academia. The legal challenge was initiated by a coalition named Faculty, Alumni and Students Opposed to Racial Preferences, a group advocating against what they see as discriminatory hiring practices that prioritize diversity over merit. This … Read more