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Resolution seeks to condemn disparate‑impact doctrine; opponents tell committee federal law and precedent support doctrine
Summary
Sponsors proposed HR 6, a resolution criticizing disparate‑impact analysis in law and policy. Witnesses objected, noting the doctrine has Supreme Court recognition and historical use to address seemingly neutral rules that produce unequal effects.
The House Judiciary Committee heard an initial presentation on HR 6, a resolution introduced by Rep. Christine Perez and co‑sponsors, that condemns judicial use of disparate‑impact analysis.
Perez described the resolution as a statement opposing the doctrine, which the sponsors characterize as allowing courts to find liability where a facially neutral rule yields…
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