WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court hears arguments today in a Connecticut firefighters' civil rights case that has the potential to change hiring practices nationwide.
The court will weigh whether New Haven's decision to scrap a promotion exam because too few minorities passed violates the civil rights of top-scoring white applicants.
The discrimination lawsuit was brought by 20 white firefighters - one also is Hispanic.
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court on Wednesday searched for the line where possible discrimination against one race turns into actual discrimination against another. Conservative justices clearly believed they found it in New Haven, Conn.
Washington - The US Supreme Court divided into sharply defined liberal and conservative wings on Wednesday as the high court heard argument in a case involving allegations of reverse discrimination against white firefighters in New Haven.
Recent cast has Supreme Court justices deciding when race considerations are proper to ensure a diverse workplace. The suit was filed in response to New Haven, Connecticut.
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court appeared divided Wednesday over whether a Connecticut city's decision to scrap a promotion exam for firefighters because too few minorities passed violates the civil rights of top-scoring white applicants.
When firefighters battle a raging blaze, they can be sure that at least one thing will treat them all equally: "The fire isn't going to discriminate against a person whether he's black, white or Hispanic" Connecticut firefighter Ben Vargas, 40, said.
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