A plaintiff backed by the America First Policy Institute sued Cornell University alleging that diversity administrators created an interview pool composed solely of underrepresented minority scholars for a faculty hire, in violation of Title VII. The complaint contends Cornell kept the opening private and failed to follow posting policies; Cornell declined to comment. The filing follows a wave of litigation and agency guidance challenging campus diversity, equity and inclusion practices across the sector. Employment attorneys advise institutions to review hiring protocols and documentation; the case may force courts to further define permissible consideration of race and identity in faculty recruitment under federal employment law.