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Assembly approves ACA 7 after heated debate over government preferences
Summary
The Assembly passed Assembly Constitutional Amendment 7 on Jan. 20 by a 54–14 vote after members debated whether the amendment would permit government preferences based on race or other characteristics; proponents said it would improve outcomes while opponents called it discriminatory.
Assemblymember Jackson presented ACA 7 (Assembly Constitutional Amendment 7) as a Black Caucus priority to clarify Section 31A of the California Constitution. Jackson asked for an aye vote, framing the amendment as necessary to address disparities and improve outcomes.
Opponents, including Assemblymember De Maio and Assemblymember Tanya Pah,…
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