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AP - Michigan’s ban on affirmative action in college admissions was declared unconstitutional Thursday by a deeply divided federal appeals court, six years after state voters said race could not be an issue in choosing students.

In an 8-7 decision, the court said the 2006 amendment to the Michigan Constitution is illegal because it presents an extraordinary burden to opponents who would have to mount their own long, expensive campaign through the ballot box to protect affirmative action.


14 posted on 11/15/2012 1:24:23 PM PST by Oldeconomybuyer (The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.)
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So the decision opinion basically says “It’s unconstitutional because the pro-ponents of A-A lost the election.”? Seriously??


20 posted on 11/15/2012 1:29:34 PM PST by alancarp (Democrats can't win on merits, so it's okay to cheat, steal, lie, break the law to "win" elections.)
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“.... is illegal because it presents an extraordinary burden to opponents who would have to mount their own long, expensive campaign through the ballot box to protect affirmative action.”

Hmmm...would think that should nullify a HUGE portion of Federal Regulatory Law...


27 posted on 11/15/2012 1:41:50 PM PST by mo (If you understand, no explanation is needed. If you don't understand, no explanation is possible.)
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