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Iowa court says unconscious bias is not actionable

April 18, 2012 | By JOSHUA THOMPSON

Two months ago, I posted about this discrimination lawsuit brought in Iowa.  The plaintiffs were alleging discrimiantion based on some amorphous, free-standing bias inherent in all Iowa government.  The plaintiffs claimed a “subconscious bias” infected state government and resulted in discriminatory treatment against minorities. Yest ...