California affirmative action ban challenge rejected
Oakland Tribune Tuesday 3rd April, 2012
A federal appeals court on Monday upheld California's voter-approved ban on state-backed affirmative action programs, denying arguments that it is depriving minority students of a fair shot at admissions to public universities.The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the latest challenge to Proposition 209, which was filed on behalf of dozens...
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