Meta Wins Initial Court Ruling As Judge Refuses To Halt AI-Linked Lay…

A U.S. federal judge refused to block Meta's AI-linked layoffs of 26 employees claiming discrimination based on disability or leave status, allowing the cuts to proceed while legal claims move to arbitration. The ruling marks an early legal win for Meta but does not determine whether the AI use violated anti-discrimination law. Courts have just decided AI hiring and firing tools don't need pre-approval to run, only post-hoc scrutiny if challenged. If you're building workforce automation, you now know your legal runway—move fast, document decisions, and plan for arbitration claims rather than injunctions.