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Everyday Law · Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Sep 28, 2026 · 25-1188 · Appeal

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Did Seattle’s racial initiative create a hostile work environment?

A former employee claims the city's diversity training led to discrimination.

TL;DR

  1. 1A worker said Seattle's racial training made his job unbearable.
  2. 2He claims the program singled out white employees negatively.
  3. 3Now, the court must decide if his rights were violated.

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