Two conservative groups are using separate legal strategies to achieve the same goal—use the courts to thwart diversity programs.
The actions of the two groups with similar, patriotic-sounding names—America First Legal and American Alliance for Equal Rights—has grabbed the attention of diversity, equity, and inclusion offices at universities, law firms and corporations and prompted changes to DEI programs.
America First Legal, led by former President Donald Trump adviser Stephen Miller, alleges that corporate DEI programs are illegal under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. The group filed at least 15 lawsuits and sent over 30 letters asking the ...