A federal judge has ruled that Southwest Airlines must face a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination related to a now-defunct program that provided free flights to Hispanic college students. The lawsuit, brought by a prominent opponent of affirmative action, claims that the program was racially discriminatory. This decision comes amid broader scrutiny of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the corporate sector, particularly following legal challenges from conservative organizations. Additionally, a separate ruling stated that a Muslim lawyer could not sue over a revoked job offer from a major law firm, as the judge dismissed the basis of the claim. In other legal news, a judge denied an injunction to block a new state bail law and ruled against a Biglaw associate who was fired for denouncing the Gaza bombing, resulting in a key loss in their lawsuit.