Statutory Discrimination Claims and Constitutional Claims Opposing DEI Initiatives Receive Different Treatment in the Seventh Circuit – Practical Takeaways for Employers

A recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit highlights an important distinction for public employers defending challenges to DEI-related initiatives. That is, opposition to DEI does not automatically establish a viable Title VII claim, but constitutional claims may present different considerations.

Title VII Claims

In Spengler v.... Continue Reading