Affirmative action in California Archives

56% of Californians Vote Against Proposition 16

November 4, 2020 6:37 pmNovember 5, 2020 11:51 am

On Tuesday, voters across California voted against Proposition 16, continuing the ban on affirmative action in California As of 5:00 PM Wednesday, No votes have tallied 56% against Prop 16 with over 71% of the vote counted, creating what political...

Affirmative Action Amendment Narrowly Passed by Senate

June 25, 2020 5:19 pm

On Wednesday, the California Senate voted 30-10 in favor of a constitutional amendment to reinstate affirmative action, bringing the final decision to voters in November. ACA 5 to be on ballot this fall Assembly Constitutional Amendment 5, authored by Assemblywoman...

Affirmative Action Bill Passes CA Assembly Even As Opposition Mounts

June 11, 2020 3:52 pm

‘Giving special or preferential treatment to someone based on their race is racism itself, or on their sex is sexism. I do not want to live in a state where the color of my skin or my race or my...

Affirmative Action, Reparation Bills Pass Assembly Appropriations

June 5, 2020 10:42 am

On Wednesday, the Assembly Appropriations Committee, partially swayed by the recent death of Floyd George and subsequent nationwide protests, passed two bills that could possibly bring back affirmative action to California and may institute slavery reparations for African Americans. ACA...

Affirmative Action Could Return Under New State Constitutional Amendment Proposal

March 17, 2020 2:19 amMarch 17, 2020 11:27 am

A new state constitutional amendment proposed last week to reinstate affirmative action in California gained more political support during the weekend, potentially setting up the largest fight over the issue in California since 2014. A new challenge to affirmative action...