Breathing Life into Intent: Proving Racially Discriminatory Purpose in a Post-Arlington Heights World

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When pursuing discrimination claims, advocates need a legal road map to navigate the complex doctrine of discriminatory intent. Creative use of evidence can assist plaintiffs in meeting their burden of proof. Reviewing intent theories from various discrimination-claim categories, such as housing, gender, and school desegregation, can yield insights.

By John Pollock From September-October 2006