Employment – Merit Systems Protection Board

Must the appeal of a Merit Systems Protection Board decision that contains both disputed termination and unlawful discrimination claims be heard by the Federal Circuit, or do the federal district courts have jurisdiction?

Kloeckner v. Solis, No. 11-184.Certiorari granted:  Jan. 17, 2012. Ruling below: 639 F.3d 834 (8th Cir. 2011).