New York University v. New York State Division of Human Rights

Petitioners sue for a writ to prohibit respondents New York State Division of Human Rights (Division) and Stephen L. Friedes from conducting a discrimination complaint hearing on the ground they are proceeding in excess of jurisdiction.

Respondent Friedes, on May 28, 1974, filed with the Division *703a complaint, which in its present form charges petitioners, New York University School of Medicine and Roger F. Rose, Assistant Dean of Admission, with discrimination in refusing him admittance to the Medical School because of his race, color and creed, in violation of the Human Rights Law (Executive…