Labor/Employment,
Immigration,
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Jun. 28, 2024
Citizenship discrimination lawsuit against Meta revived
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held that employers cannot pass over U.S. citizens in favor of visa holders. The decision may have a major impact on hiring practices throughout the tech industry and other fields.




In a notable decision that may have a major impact on hiring practices throughout the tech industry and other fields, a split 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel revived a citizenship discrimination case on Thursday against Meta Platforms Inc., holding that employers could not pass over U.S. citizens in favor of visa holders.
Dissenting from his colleagues, U.S. Circuit Judge Lawrence J.C. VanDyke $95
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