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SCOTUS dispatch: Supreme Court appears likely to side with straight women in ‘reverse discrimination’ case

JURIST

Robertson emphasized that the background circumstances rule requires more evidence to make a prima facie case than is constitutionally necessary and that its application could end up throwing out discrimination cases that have merit.

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Ghana dispatch: Supreme Court upholds suspension of the Chief Justice

JURIST

Thus, the constitution is silent on obtaining the preliminary response of the Chief Justice and determining a prima facie case before the setup of a committee.

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Ghana dispatch: Chief Justice Getrude Torkornoo challenges suspension in human rights lawsuit

JURIST

On May 21, Her Ladyship Gertrude Torkornoo filed an injunction application with the Accra Supreme Court against Justice Pwamang and the Committee of Inquiry, arguing that her suspension was unconstitutional, as the April 22 letter from President Mahama’s office did not constitute a valid determination of a prima facie case.

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Ghana dispatch: removal of chief justice sparks concerns over process

JURIST

In compliance with article 146(6) of the 1992 Constitution, the matter was referred to the Council of State, which established a prima facie case.

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No straight grants, but three depublications at the Wednesday conference

At the Lectern

The court has made similar Montgomery -without-prejudice denials in the past.

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SCOTUS Sides With Employee in Reverse Discrimination Case

Constitutional Law Reporter

Facts of the Case Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The appeals court reasoned that Ames, as a straight woman, was required to make this showing “in addition to the usual ones for establishing a prima-facie case.”

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Lawyers' Public Allegations of Racial Prejudice by Trial Judge Lead to 30-Day Suspension

The Volokh Conspiracy

After the jury's verdict, Judge Weiss ruled on Adventist Health's earlier motion for directed verdict based on the racial discrimination claim and entered a directed verdict in favor of Adventist Health, finding that Rop failed to prove a prima facie case of unlawful discrimination based on race under the Florida Civil Rights Act.

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