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Florida AG Demands NFL Suspend Rooney Rule, Citing Discrimination and Threatening Legal Action
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, 13:06
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Fox NewsMixed155d 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.
Read full article →YahooMostly Factual154d ago
Florida attorney general demands NFL suspend Rooney Rule, citing 'discrimination'
The Rooney Rule was first adopted by the NFL in 2003.
By Chris Cwik
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First report: Fox News · 25 Mar, 21:04|Full coverage: 2 · 16h|Window: 16h
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