California Assemblymember Faces Lawsuit Over Racial Discrimination and Retaliation

• Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farías is accused of allowing racial discrimination against her black employees.
• A whistleblower who reported misconduct was allegedly 'body-checked' by a colleague.
• The lawsuit claims the lawmaker retaliated against the employee for reporting misconduct.
• The former staffer accuses the lawmaker of allowing rampant racial discrimination.
• The lawsuit was filed against the lawmaker and the California Assembly.