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Florida Challenges NFL Rooney Rule, Citing Civil Rights Concerns

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Source: Politico
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier says the NFL’s Rooney Rule is illegal under Florida civil rights law and is pressing Commissioner Roger Goodell to confirm by May 1 that the policy will no longer be enforced, signaling a broader GOP push to roll back DEI hiring practices in the state. The move comes amid ongoing debates over the rule, its effectiveness, and related lawsuits, with no immediate comment from the NFL.

Topics:sportspolitics#civil-rights#diversity#florida#nfl#politics#rooney-rule
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