“Young accused the government of racial discrimination and discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community in court on Monday, Bloomberg Law reported.
"This represents racial discrimination and discrimination against America's LGBTQ community. That's what this is," Young said. "I would be blind not to call it out. My duty is to call it out."
Prior to the ruling, Young heard arguments on the case. He challenged the government's position that DEI initiatives contributed to unlawful discrimination.
"Affirmative action had various invidious calculus based upon race. I understand that. That's not a license to discriminate," Young said.
Young said he saw "no evidence" that supports the government's argument.
"Point me just anywhere in this record where it's pointed out that any particular grant or group of grants is being used to support unlawful discrimination on the basis of race. From what I can see, it's the reverse," Young said.”
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"This represents racial discrimination and discrimination against America's LGBTQ community. That's what this is," Young said. "I would be blind not to call it out. My duty is to call it out."
Prior to the ruling, Young heard arguments on the case. He challenged the government's position that DEI initiatives contributed to unlawful discrimination.
"Affirmative action had various invidious calculus based upon race. I understand that. That's not a license to discriminate," Young said.
Young said he saw "no evidence" that supports the government's argument.
"Point me just anywhere in this record where it's pointed out that any particular grant or group of grants is being used to support unlawful discrimination on the basis of race. From what I can see, it's the reverse," Young said.”
Republican-appointed judge hands Donald Trump a legal blow
A federal judge challenged the DOJ's claim that DEI initiatives fuel bias during a trial over Trump-era cuts to research funding.
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