Haltigan v. Drake, et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

5:23-cv-02437

Court:

California Northern

Nature of Suit:

Civil Rights: Other

Judge:

Edward J. Davila

Firms

  1. January 16, 2024

    UC Defeats Academic's Suit Over Diversity Statement Demand

    The University of California, Santa Cruz dodged a prospective job seeker's suit alleging the school unlawfully requires applicants to submit a statement on diversity, equity and inclusion, with a federal judge ruling the academic can't challenge the policy because he never sought a job at the university.

  2. May 18, 2023

    UC Job Applicant Claims Diversity Statement Is Unconstitutional

    A job applicant sued University of California, Santa Cruz officials in California federal court Thursday, challenging the constitutionality of its requirement that job applicants submit a statement on diversity, equity and inclusion and claiming that the statements are akin to anti-communist "loyalty oaths" of the Cold War era.