Michigan: Affirmative action ban upheld

by E Wayne Ross on March 24, 2008

Detroit News: Judge dismisses suit challenging Proposal 2

DETROIT — A federal Judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit challenging Proposal 2, a state law that bans preferential treatment based on race or gender in government hiring and university admissions.

U.S. District Judge David Lawson’s ruling upholds the constitutionality of the measure Michigan voters approved in 2006.

In dismissing the suit, Lawson said the plaintiffs failed to prove that the amendment was created to target minorities.