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Groups file briefs on firefighter case

Staff Reporter
Published Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Various organizations are clamoring to contribute their opinions to the racially charged debate surrounding Ricci v. DeStefano, a case to be heard by the US Supreme Court next month.

Last week, the city of New Haven filed its response brief for the case, in which one Hispanic and 19 white firefighters sued the city claiming they were denied promotions because of their race. The city’s brief echoes its earlier assertions that it had acted appropriately under current laws. Though most agree that the firefighters were wronged, a few, including the U.S. Department of Justice, believe...

#1 By J M. 10:52a.m. on April 20, 2009

See the important article by Steve Sailer on this case:

http://www.vdare.com/sailer/090419_ricci.htm

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