What is the test for establishing a prima facie case in a discrimination case?

There is no dispute that Blaise has met the first three criteria to establish a prima facie case. The first question before us is whether the circumstances surrounding his termination give rise to an inference of discriminatory intent. See Feingold, 366 F.3d at 152. A showing of disparate treatment is sufficient to raise an inference of discrimination as part of a plaintiff's prima facie case. Ruiz v. County of Rockland, 609 F.3d 486, 493 (2d

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