Minnesota’s CROWN Act, Affirmative Action and Other Developments in Race Discrimination Law

Overview

On June 14, 2023, Fredrikson attorney Janet Olawsky discussed Minnesota’s recently-passed CROWN Act, which expands the definition of “race” under the Minnesota Human Rights Act to include “traits associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and hair styles such as braids, locs and twists.” Olawsky also discussed the potential implications of the affirmative action cases before the United States Supreme Court, and other developments in race discrimination law.

Continuing Education

Live webcast participants should have received an email following the program with continuing education details.