Government
Dec. 5, 2014
Some voice doubt over new state equal protection law
U.S. Supreme Court decisions have eroded a key precedent and hurt minority advocates' confidence in challenging allegedly discriminatory laws in federal court. In response, this October they passed California's AB 2646.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SACRAMENTO - For years, minority rights groups have fought fierce battles against state laws and local ordinances they say discriminate against minorities, such as affirmative action bans and English-only education rules. But recent Supreme Court decisions have eroded minority advocates' confidence that they can successfully challenge allegedly discriminatory laws in federal court.
In response, thi...
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