In light of the lengthy history of blatant discrimination against African Americans by the city and its fire department, why is there a question as to whether there is a compelling governmental...

In light of the lengthy history of blatant discrimination against African Americans by the city and its

fire department, why is there a question as to

whether there is a compelling governmental (state)

interest in following the affirmative action requirements set out in the consent decree? How can the

city prove that there continues to be a compelling

governmental interest in race-conscious hiring?