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Proposition 209

California Statewide • 1996 •  Initiative 

Passed

Result: 54.6% yes, 45.4% no

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This measure amended the California Constitution to prohibit state and local government entities from discriminating against or giving preferential treatment to individuals or groups based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in public employment, education, and contracting. It effectively ended affirmative action programs in these areas of public sector activity.

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