White cops passed over for promotions are challenging Philadelphia’s DEI policy that was championed by Mayor Cherelle Parker when she was a council member.
Five officers sued the city last week in Philadelphia federal court, alleging changes made to hiring policies have unfairly affected them and other white men. Philadelphia formerly chose from the top two candidates for supervisory positions, but in 2021 Parker proposed widening the field to help the city hire more females and minorities.
Voters approved replacing the “Rule of Two” with a “Varying Rule” that now has Philadelphia choosing from up to the top five candidates. These Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies discriminate against white men, the lawsuit says…