discrimination

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Indeed, any stated purposes appear unrelated to the Civil Rights Act’s aims of combating racial discrimination.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Nacua apologized, and the Rams and the NFL issued statements condemning antisemitism and discrimination.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

It says the changes are intended to protect people facing "extreme and oppressive" discrimination and to prevent exploitation and trafficking.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Option B—no transparency required, but strict liability for any documented discrimination, with penalties calibrated to actual social cost.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

This process took place with the understanding that whatever the new order would be, it would have to be formally race-neutral—it could not involve explicit or clearly intentional race discrimination.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander