The Supreme Court's decision, which landed amid a backlash to diversity programs, could increase "reverse discrimination" lawsuits.

The Supreme Court's decision, which landed amid a backlash to diversity programs, could increase "reverse discrimination" lawsuits.

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled Thursday that a straight woman can move forward with her Title VII Civil Rights Act job discrimination lawsuit, which claimed "reverse…

The court ruled in favor of Marlean Ames, who says she was passed over for professional opportunities as a straight person in favor of her gay coworkers.

With DEI already under threat, employers are bracing for a wave of reverse discrimination claims from "majority" groups such as white people and men.

Marlean Ames argued she was denied a promotion at a state agency because she is heterosexual

The decision was expected but will likely cause ripple effects across the employment landscape.