Al-Khazraji v. Saint Francis College

OPINION OF THE COURT

STAPLETON, Circuit Judge.

I

This is an appeal from a summary judgment entered in favor of the defendants below. Appellant, Majid Ghaidan AlKhazraji, alleges that he, a U.S. citizen, was denied tenure at St. Francis College on account of his race, religion, and national origin. On appeal, appellant’s case is premised on Title VII, 42 U.S.C. § 1981 and pendent state law claims. We affirm the district court as to the Title VII claim, and reverse as to the Section 1981 and pendent claims.

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FACTS

Majid Ghaidan Al-Khazraji was employed for over five years as an associate professor…