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Firehouse Discrimination Suit Targets Los Angeles
The Justice Department filed actions against Los Angeles and Montgomery, alleging racial discrimination in city firefighting recruitment and hiring. The suit cites a 17 point consent decree and notes low minority representation among LA fire personnel while recalling decades of segregation and hostile acts.
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Los Angeles
Jacki King
Associated Press
Reynaldo
Lopez
James Chichester
Frank Harrison
Harrison
James H. Shern
City Fire Department
Shern
Pasadena
New City
Justice Department
Montgomery
Ala