LA Zoo’s Race-Based Internships Prompt Warning From Law Firm

Published on March 20, 2024

The Los Angeles Zoo’s race-based internship program is probably unconstitutional and could also violate federal and state civil rights laws, a national legal foundation said in a March 19 “cease and desist” letter. Pacific Legal Foundation, a public interest law firm based in Arlington, Va., sent the letter to zoo Director Denise Verret, according to the letter provided to The Epoch Times. “The Los Angeles Zoo’s hiring process is unconstitutional because it discriminates against applicants based on their race,” Pacific Legal Foundation attorney Jack Brown said in a statement to The Epoch Times. Cease and desist letters are generally used to attempt to resolve a dispute before legal action is taken....

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