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Florida AG Uthmeier says the NFL’s ‘Rooney Rule’ violates the state’s employment laws banning discrimination

NFL's Rooney Rule Under Fire in Florida Over Discrimination Laws Florida's Attorney General James Uthmeier is challenging the NFL's Rooney Rule, arguing that the policy encouraging teams to hire nonwhite coaches violates state employment discrimination laws. The legal challenge marks a significant confrontation between state regulation and the league's diversity initiatives. The case could have major implications for hiring practices across professional sports.