Lawsuit Challenges Southwest Airlines' Program for Hispanic Students
Monday, 20 May 2024, 22:33
Lawsuit Challenges Southwest Airlines' Program for Hispanic Students
A group founded by prominent anti-affirmative action activist Edward Blum has filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines in federal court in Dallas. The lawsuit alleges that the airline's two-decade-old program providing free round-trip flights to Hispanic undergraduate and graduate students is racially discriminatory.
Allegations of Racial Discrimination
- Brought by Edward Blum's American Alliance for Equal Rights
- Claims violation of federal civil rights laws
- Excludes non-Hispanic students from eligibility
The lawsuit highlights concerns over discriminatory practices in Southwest Airlines' long-standing program.
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