Oklahoma: Affirmative action ban scuttled

by E Wayne Ross on April 7, 2008

Tulsa World: Affirmative action ban scuttled

Backers say they don’t have enough valid signatures to get the proposal on a ballot.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Backers of a proposed state question to end race and gender preferences have asked to withdraw the measure from consideration.

Critics said it would have ended affirmative action in Oklahoma.

Lawyers for Oklahoma City attorney W. Devin Resides filed a motion with the Oklahoma Supreme Court on Friday to withdraw the proposed ballot measure, State Question 737, from consideration.