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sports6 days ago•2 min saved

NFL Cooperates With Florida AG as Subpoena Probes Rooney Rule and Diversity Programs

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league is cooperating with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier after a May 13 subpoena in a probe of potential civil rights violations tied to the Rooney Rule and the NFL’s employment practices; the AG had previously warned enforcement actions if the Rooney Rule wasn’t suspended. Goodell stressed the league’s programs are lawful and will be shared with the AG, while noting the accelerator program (designed to boost diversity) is under review. The league recently held a revamped Orlando session with a mix of participants, including nonminorities, and roughly half of this year’s group were white men, reflecting ongoing diversity efforts.

via NBC News|

#civil-rights #diversity-and-inclusion #florida-attorney-general

politics10 months ago•7 min saved

Florida's New Attorney General James Uthmeier Gains Attention

James Uthmeier, Florida's new attorney general and former chief of staff to Governor DeSantis, has gained prominence through aggressive political moves like opening the 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center, receiving praise from Trump, and engaging in controversial legal actions, while also facing scrutiny over financial transactions linked to a charity tied to Casey DeSantis.

via The New York Times|

#alligator-alcatraz #desantis #florida-attorney-general

law1 year ago•10 min saved

Florida Attorney General Faces Contempt Charges Over Immigration Law Dispute

A Miami federal judge delayed a decision on whether to hold Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier in contempt for violating a court order related to a new state immigration law, with Uthmeier accused of instructing police to ignore the restraining order, raising concerns about legal authority and enforcement actions.

via Miami Herald|

#contempt-of-court #court #florida-attorney-general

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Florida Attorney General Probes CFP Committee's Decision to Exclude FSU"

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has launched an investigation into the College Football Playoff selection committee's decision to exclude undefeated Florida State University from the four-team playoffs. The investigation will focus on possible anticompetitive effects of the playoff system and seek documentation related to deliberations, conference restrictions, ethics, and conflicts of interest. Moody aims to identify individual votes and vote tallies, as well as individuals with access to votes or knowledge of the software used. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has also expressed support for potential litigation over FSU's exclusion.

via The Hill|

#antitrust-division #college-football-playoff #florida-attorney-general

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

Florida Attorney General Probes CFP Over FSU Football Playoff Snub

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has launched an antitrust investigation into the College Football Playoff's exclusion of undefeated Florida State in favor of 12-1 Alabama. Moody is demanding answers through a civil investigative demand, including information about communications, individual and collective votes, and documents related to the committee's deliberations. The playoff executive director called the demand an "overly aggressive reaction." This decision has drawn scrutiny from politicians, including U.S. Sen. Rick Scott and Gov. Ron DeSantis, who have called for more transparency and possible litigation.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#alabama #antitrust-investigation #college-football-playoff