Oppression and Privilege

BOSTON (AP) — Minority police officers who filed a lawsuit can move forward on their claim that a promotional exam discriminates against black and Hispanic officers, the highest court in Massachusetts ruled Friday.

The Supreme Judicial Court found that a Superior Court judge incorrectly dismissed the officers' claim that the state had interfered with their right to be free of racial discrimination in opportunities for promotion.

The SJC ruled that claim can move forward, but said two other claims were properly dismissed.