On June 5, 2025, the United States Supreme Court made a significant ruling when they unanimously ruled against the Sixth Circuit, invalidating the “background circumstances” requirement for Title VII claims brought by majority-group plaintiffs. This decision resolved a Circuit split, holding that courts must evaluate Title VII claims brought by all plaintiffs, regardless of majority-group versus minority-group class, under the same evidentiary standard. Petitioner, Marlean Ames, a … [Read more...]