Northwestern University Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Discriminatory Hiring Practices

Nonprofit group claims law school favored less-qualified women and minorities over highly credentialed white men, violating federal anti-discrimination laws.

Lawsuit filed by Faculty, Alumni, and Students Opposed to Racial Preferences (FASORP).
Complaint authored by former Texas Solicitor General Jonathan F. Mitchell.
Allegations include hiring mandates that prioritize diversity over merit.
Northwestern's law school and specific faculty members named as defendants.
Potential for similar lawsuits against other universities across the country.