Supreme Court refuses to help NFL in discrimination lawsuit
The Supreme Court has declined to hear the NFL's appeal regarding Brian Flores' discrimination lawsuit. This decision allows the case to proceed in open court rather than arbitration. The lawsuit alleges discrimination in hiring practices for Black coaches within the league.
- ▪The Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal from the NFL regarding Brian Flores' discrimination lawsuit.
- ▪Flores accused the NFL of discrimination in hiring Black coaches for head coaching positions.
- ▪The NFL argued for arbitration, but lower courts sided with the plaintiffs, allowing the case to move forward.
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