Conservative Group Challenges NFL's Rooney Rule in Civil Rights Complaint

The complaint alleges the rule discriminates based on race, aiming to overturn policies designed to enhance diversity in leadership positions.

America First Legal, led by former Trump adviser Stephen Miller, has filed a civil rights complaint against the NFL, challenging the legality of the Rooney Rule.
The Rooney Rule requires NFL teams to interview minority candidates for leadership positions, aiming to enhance diversity within the league.
The complaint alleges that the Rooney Rule and related NFL employment programs violate the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by discriminating based on race, color, or sex.
The NFL has not yet responded to the complaint, but the rule has been under scrutiny amid a broader conservative backlash against corporate diversity policies.
The Rooney Rule has been credited with increasing the number of minority head coaches in the NFL, reaching a record high ahead of the 2024 season.