Readers of this blog know that PLF has been heavily involved in Shelby County v. Holder — a case currently pending before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act. PLF believes that the law has … Continue reading
You can’t make this stuff up. Banks have been under intense scrutiny from Obama Administration for lending practices that result in a disparate impact against racial minorities. To avoid such threatening lawsuits, a small bank in Maryland put in place a practice that … Continue reading
A few months back I reported on the case of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) v. Kaplan Higher Education Corporation (Kaplan). This is the case where Kaplan instituted a policy of running credit checks for applicants to certain positions that … Continue reading
Last week, The Economist‘s cover story argued against the continued use of race-based affirmative action in the United States. The lead article is well worth your time and can be found here. The article discusses the upcoming decision in Fisher … Continue reading
The Tennessee bill to ban race or sex preferences in government hiring, which we previously reported on here, is dead. Readers will recall that the bill was amended at last minute to prohibit race preferences granted solely on race or … Continue reading
Limited Government — Tax Limitations We filed our petition and complaint in Morning Star Packing Company v. California Air Resources Board. This is the case where we allege that California’s unique system of creating an auction for emission credits under … Continue reading
This week the Tennessee House of Representatives passed a bill that bans the state government from granting race and sex preferences. What should have been a victory for proponents of equality under the law became a nonissue when the bill was … Continue reading