Conservative activists target law firms over diversity initiatives

Conservative activist Edward Blum, known for his role in the Supreme Court's decision to end affirmative action, has filed lawsuits against law firms Perkins Coie and Morrison & Foerster, accusing them of unlawful racial discrimination against white candidates. The lawsuits target fellowship programs that are predominantly used to hire associates, claiming that these programs exclude white candidates. Blum's organization, the American Alliance for Equal Rights, aims to challenge diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in various sectors. This comes after Blum's organization successfully defeated Harvard and the University of North Carolina in affirmative action cases earlier this year.