Supreme Court considers white firefighters’ claim of job discrimination in way city promotes

WASHINGTON — A divided Supreme Court took up its first examination of race in the Obama era Wednesday, wrestling with claims of job discrimination by white firefighters in a case that could force changes in employment practices nationwide.

Supreme Court appears divided on claims of reverse discrimination in firefighters’ lawsuit

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court appeared divided Wednesday over whether a Connecticut city’s decision to scrap a promotion exam for firefighters because too few minorities passed violates the civil rights of top-scoring white applicants.

Supreme Court appears divided on claims of reverse discrimination in firefighters’ lawsuit

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court appeared divided Wednesday over whether a Connecticut city’s decision to scrap a promotion exam for firefighters because too few minorities passed violates the civil rights of top-scoring white applicants.

Supreme Court weighs claims of reverse discrimination in firefighters’ lawsuit

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is weighing whether a Connecticut city’s decision to scrap a promotion exam for firefighters because too few minorities passed violates the civil rights of top-scoring white applicants.

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