SCOTUS Ends “Background Circumstances” Rule in Reverse Discrimination Cases By Irina Y. Dmitrieva on June 9, 2025 Email this postTweet this postLike this postShare this post on LinkedIn Summarizes U.S. Supreme Court ruling that ends use of “background circumstances” rule in reverse discrimination cases in employment law. Explores concurring opinion written by Justice Thomas that questions the McDonnell Douglas framework.