Meta’s Defense: Flawed Statistics and No Proof of Bias
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, sought to dismiss the case by arguing that the plaintiffs failed to present a valid claim. The company contended that statistical disparities alone do not prove discrimination and that the lawsuit improperly compares the percentage of H-1B workers at Meta with the overall U.S. workforce rather than the actual applicant pool.
The social media giant also pushed back on the inclusion of the DOJ’s past investigation, arguing that the claims from that case involved different hiring practices that predated the plaintiffs’ job applications.
However, Judge Beeler saw things differently. While acknowledging that statistics alone are not enough to establish a claim, she ruled that the plaintiffs’ personal experiences—such as being told they were “perfect” for roles but then rejected—strengthen their allegations.
“These allegations support the plaintiffs’ overall complaint that they were not hired because Meta favors H-1B visa holders,” the judge wrote.
