Former US STB member Primus opposes dismissal of discrimination suit
( February 18, 2026, 23:35 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Former US Surface Transportation Board Commissioner Robert Primus filed a brief opposing a motion to dismiss his racial discrimination lawsuit against President Donald Trump, the STB and STB Chair Patrick Fuchs, arguing that the defendants failed to show that he has not stated a proper claim under the proper legal standard. Primus also said that he has plausibly alleged a claim and that the claim being legally cognizable means the court system can review constitutional compliance and assess the intent of removal by the president.See attached file....
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