The city of Chicago and other defendants were sued after advertising an investment opportunity regarding a new casino exclusively to "people of color" and "women."

Takeaway: Since the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action in higher education, various groups have begun challenging other state and local efforts that have relied on race and gender metrics to advance the interests of women and minorities. These efforts have been bolstered by President Donald Trump's recent executive order curbing all diversity, equity and inclusion efforts by the federal government.