NY Federal Reserve Defeats White, Gay Applicant’s DEI Bias Suit

A job applicant failed to prove that the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s diversity practices led to his failure to be hired as he’s a White, Jewish, gay male with a disability, a federal judge ruled in dismissing his lawsuit.

Mark Perelman didn’t adequately plead he was qualified and that his qualifications and background aligned with each of the positions he applied for between 2021 and 2024, Judge Jennifer Rochon of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled Wednesday. Perelman, who represented himself, merely listed the titles of the roles, the dates he applied ...