Rajeh A. Saadeh, Petitioner v. New Jersey State Bar Association

Rajeh Saadeh challenges the New Jersey State Bar Association's practice of reserving some leadership positions for members of specified minority groups. He says the policy violates New Jersey's antidiscrimination law, while the association says it is protected expression under the First Amendment.

Oral argument has not been scheduled. Saadeh argues the set-asides violate state antidiscrimination law; the association argues they express its commitment to diversity and are protected by the First Amendment.

The case could affect bar association members seeking leadership roles and organizations that use race-conscious eligibility rules. It asks whether an organization's message about diversity can shield such rules from state antidiscrimination laws.

The case asks whether a bar association may reserve leadership posts for specified minority groups despite a state antidiscrimination law.

Bar association members seeking leadership roles could be affected. So could organizations using eligibility rules tied to race or minority-group status.

The Court has not scheduled oral argument. The next public development could be an argument date or another scheduling action.