The Supreme Court has ruled that a a group of white firefighters from New Haven, Connecticut were unfairly denied promotions because of reverse discrimination.
In a 5-4 decision, the high court concluded the city was wrong to scrap a promotions exam because African-American candidates failed to do well. City officials say they were trying to avoid a discrimination lawsuit from minorities. Instead, the city was slapped with a reverse discrimination lawsuit from a group of firefighters dubbed the "New Haven 20."
The firefighters say the ruling provides them with vindication.
The decision overturns a ruling made by Supreme Court nominee, Sonia Sotomayor, fueling claims by her critics that she is an activist judge who would let her opinions on affirmative action cloud her judgement.
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