US supreme court rejects NFL’s appeal in Brian Flores’s racial discrimination lawsuit
The US Supreme Court has declined to intervene in Brian Flores's racial discrimination lawsuit against the NFL, allowing the case to move forward to trial. The league had sought to have the matter resolved through arbitration, but lower courts ruled in favor of the plaintiffs. Flores, who alleges systemic racism in the NFL's hiring practices, is joined by other Black coaches in the lawsuit.
- ▪The Supreme Court's decision clears the way for an open trial regarding the discrimination lawsuit.
- ▪Brian Flores, who is Black, filed the lawsuit in February 2022 after being fired by the Miami Dolphins.
- ▪The NFL has stated it respects the Supreme Court's decision but is prepared to defend itself in court.
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Brian Flores, the former head coach of the Miami Dolphins, is now the Minnesota Vikings’ defensive coordinator. Photograph: Matt Krohn/APView image in fullscreenBrian Flores, the former head coach of the Miami Dolphins, is now the Minnesota Vikings’ defensive coordinator. Photograph: Matt Krohn/APNFLUS supreme court rejects NFL’s appeal in Brian Flores’s racial discrimination lawsuit Justices refuse to intervene, clearing way for open trial League had wanted case handled through arbitration Former Dolphins coach sued NFL, three teams in 2022 Associated PressTue 26 May 2026 13.39 EDTLast modified on Tue 26 May 2026 13.42 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe US supreme court on Tuesday refused to intervene in a discrimination lawsuit led by former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores…
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