Supreme Court appears likely to side with straight woman in `reverse discrimination' case
WASHINGTON − The Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed ready to rule − possibly unanimously − that members of a majority group do not face an extra hurdle when alleging “reverse discrimination” in the workplace.
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Supreme Court baffled by Ohio’s defense in reverse discrimination case brought by straight woman
The nine Supreme Court justices appeared stunned Wednesday by the state of Ohio’s defense in a reverse discrimination case, in which the Buckeye State’s solicitor general all but conceded the main argument to the plaintiff.
Supreme Court seems likely to rule for Ohio woman claiming job bias because she’s straight
The Supreme Court seems likely to side with an Ohio woman who claims she suffered sex discrimination in her employment because she is straight.
Woman takes 'reverse' discrimination case to Supreme Court over hiring of gay co-workers
The Supreme Court is considering a case of “reverse discrimination” and the standard of proof under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Straight woman seems likely to prevail on ‘reverse discrimination’ claim at Supreme Court
While the White House is pushing to tear down diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility policies, the justices shied away from broad declarations on discrimination against majority groups.
At Supreme Court, 'Radical Agreement' Against Higher Burden for Reverse-Bias Plaintiffs
"All Ms. Ames is asking for is 'equal justice for all,'" said an attorney for a straight white woman who claims she was passed over for Ohio government jobs that went to gay and lesbian employees.
Supreme Court finds 'radical agreement' in employment discrimination case
The Supreme Court seemed to find common ground in a high-profile case brought by a straight woman alleging "reverse" job discrimination in favor of gay people.
Supreme Court Poised to Rule for Straight Woman in Discrimination Case
Justices across the ideological spectrum and lawyers on both sides agreed that an appeals court erred in requiring members of majority groups to meet a heightened burden.
Supreme Court Case Could Ease Discrimination Claims for Majorities
The U.S. Supreme Court is considering making it easier for majority groups, such as white or straight people, to file workplace discrimination claims. The case involves Marlean Ames, who claims bias after being demoted and denied a promotion for being heterosexual.
'Reverse discrimination' case comes to Supreme Court as DEI is under siege
The issue is different than the question of whether the Trump administration can end DEI policies. Will the Supreme Court tune out the background noise?
Her claim of anti-straight bias could upend discrimination law
Marlean Ames of Ohio wants the Supreme Court to reject rulings that make it harder to prove discrimination if you are straight, White or male.
Supreme Court seems poised to lower bar for Whites to sue for job bias
Marlean Ames challenged rulings requiring members of majority groups to meet a higher bar to prove job discrimination than ...
SCOTUS to hear straight woman's discrimination case that could reshape employment law
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday for a case involving a woman who claims she was unfairly discriminated ...
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Court appears likely to side with straight woman in reverse discrimination suit
Marlean Ames contends that she lost out on a promotion that she wanted, and then was demoted, simply because she is straight. With Ames and her employer in what Justice Neil Gorsuch described as ...
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Woman claims she was passed over for promotion because she isn’t gay
The US Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in a straight woman’s ‘reverse discrimination’ civil rights lawsuit after she ...
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Courtroom Clash: Marlean Ames Challenges 'Reverse Discrimination' in Landmark Case
Marlean Ames, a former Ohio youth corrections worker, is taking her 'reverse discrimination' case to the U.S. Supreme Court after being demoted in favor of a gay coworker. The case challenges the ...