FAA lawsuit claims agency discriminated against air traffic controller applicants on the basis of race

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FAA lawsuit claims agency discriminated against air traffic controller applicants on the basis of race

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is being sued in a class action lawsuit alleging it turned away nearly 1,000 air traffic controller applicants, solely based on their race.Former Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt, who now serves as co-counsel for Mountain States Legal Foundation based in Colorado, is leading efforts for a lawsuit that could set a new precedent and force companies to hire employees based on skills.Laxalt said the lawsu…