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Florida AG Demands NFL Suspend Rooney Rule, Citing Discrimination
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has formally demanded that the NFL suspend its Rooney Rule, which mandates interviews for minority candidates, warning that the policy 'brazenly violates Florida law' and threatening civil rights enforcement actions if it is not dropped by May 1, stating that hiring decisions cannot be based on race.
25 Mar, 21:04 — 26 Mar, 05:05
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Fox NewsMixed9h ago
Florida AG warns NFL: Drop affirmative action ‘Rooney Rule’ or face legal consequences
Florida AG James Uthmeier warned NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to drop the Rooney Rule by May 1 or face civil rights enforcement actions under Florida law.
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Florida Attorney General Claims NFL’s Rooney Rule Is ‘Discrimination,' Demands League Suspend It
"Florida law is clear. Hiring decisions cannot be based on race," the state's attorney general said
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