CFER and PLF Prompted the California State Legislature to Amend the Upward Mobility Bill and Remove Unconstitutional Provisions – Californians For Equal Rights Foundation
SAN DIEGO, CA August 23, 2022- Californians for Equal Rights Foundation (CFER), in collaboration with the Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF), has successfully forced the California State Senate to mandate significant changes to AB1604 so that the amended version complies with the State Constitution, specifically the constitutional ban on racial preferences. As a result of CFER s monitoring work, the bill, also known as California s Upward Mobility Act of 2022 has been amended with portions that might lead to racial preferences and quotas being removed.
PLF is encouraged that California will not be discriminating against those who wish to serve on a state board or commission, and hopefully there will be no further attempts to revive the discriminatory quota scheme, said Andrew Quinio, PLF attorney. The state should now focus on appointing the most talented volunteers regardless of their race and orientation, expanding opportunity for all civil servants, and promoting policies by its boards and commissions that foster prosperity for every Californian.
Promoting upward mobility is no excuse for instituting racial preferences, commented Saga Conroy, CFER secretary. The California state legislature did the right thing to amend AB1604 so that it aligns with the state constitution.
Way to go, Gail!
H/t Gail Heriot via instapundit.