Raj v. Louisiana State University

HIGGINSON, Circuit Judge:

Dr. Madhwa Raj, a professor of biochemistry and obstetrics and gynecology at Louisiana State University (“LSU”), appeals the district court’s dismissal of his' complaint for lack of subject matter jurisdiction and for failure to state a claim on which relief can be granted. • We find that sovereign immunity bars Raj’s claims under state law; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act; and 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and § 1985. With regard to Raj’s remaining claims,' we recognize that a plaintiff is not required to establish a prima facie case of discrimination at the pleading…