Alameda v. Association of Social Work Boards

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Case overview

Case Number:

25-2531

Court:

Appellate - 2nd Circuit

Nature of Suit:

  1. May 18, 2026

    Social Work Exam Creator Defeats Race Bias Suit At 2nd Circ.

    The Second Circuit won't revive a proposed class action claiming a social worker accreditation nonprofit designed exams that disproportionately failed Black and Hispanic applicants, ruling that the organization can't be sued by the job hopefuls under federal employment bias law.

  2. May 01, 2026

    NY Forecast: 2nd Circ. Hears Social Worker Test Bias Case

    This week, the Second Circuit will consider whether to revive a proposed class action accusing a social worker accreditation nonprofit of violating federal civil rights law by designing a test that disproportionately failed Black and Hispanic applicants and concealed that fact after learning about the bias.