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Law Practice

Jun. 12, 2009

Caltrans Sued Over New Contracting Quotas

The Pacific Legal Foundation on Thursday sued Caltrans, alleging that the agency's new contract quota program for minority-owned firms is as unconstitutional as the last one, which was tossed out by an appellate court three years ago.

By Matthew Pordum
Daily Journal Staff Writer

SACRAMENTO - The Pacific Legal Foundation sued Caltrans on Thursday, alleging the agency's new contract quota program for minority-owned firms is as unconstitutional as the last one, which was tossed out by an appellate court three years ago.

The suit, filed on behalf of the Associated General Contractors of America, San Diego Chapter, Inc., in U.S. District Court in Sacramento alleges the department d...

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