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Monday, November 12, 2012

Federal Affirmative Action Law: A Brief History



Jody Feder Legislative Attorney

Affirmative action remains a subject of public debate as the result of legal and political developments at the federal, state, and local levels. In recent years, federal courts have reviewed minority admissions programs to state universities; scrutinized the constitutional status of racial diversity policies in public elementary and secondary schools; ruled on minority preferences in public and private employment as a remedy for violation of civil and constitutional rights; and considered federal, state, and local efforts to increase minority participation as contractors and subcontractors on publicly financed construction projects. This report provides a brief history of federal affirmative action law.


Date of Report: October 22, 2012
Number of Pages: 8
Order Number: RS22256
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