The conservative activist behind the Supreme Court’s upending of affirmative action in college admissions is suing two corporate law firms for their fellowships aimed at bolstering diversity, an escalation of a broader campaign to dismantle diversity initiatives in the private sector.
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Conservative activist sues 2 major law firms over diversity fellowships
The American Alliance for Equal Rights, which led the campaign against affirmative action in college admissions, filed lawsuits against Perkins Coie and Morrison & Foerster
By Julian Mark
and Updated August 23, 2023 at 9:28 a.m. EDT|Published August 22, 2023 at 12:20 p.m. EDT