The U.S. Supreme Court declines to intervene in former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores’ racial discrimination lawsuit against the NFL, allowing the case to proceed toward trial. Multiple outlets report that the justices rejected the NFL’s attempt to stop the dispute from moving forward in federal court in New York. The NFL had argued that the matter should be handled through the league’s arbitration process rather than in open court. Outlets also note that the lawsuit was filed in 2022 and accuses the league and teams of systemic racism in coaching hiring and search practices. The complaint targets the NFL and three franchises. CBS News and other sources describe the Supreme Court’s decision as turning away the NFL’s appeal, effectively clearing the way for the litigation to continue. The New York Post and the Guardian report that Justice Brett Kavanaugh dissents from the decision not to hear the case. Overall, the Supreme Court’s refusal to take up the NFL’s appeal does not resolve the merits of Flores’ allegations, but it leaves the case on track for further proceedings.