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Vermont dispatch: Proposal 2 would remove language of slavery, indentured servitude from state constitution

JURIST

Come November 8, Vermont residents will have the opportunity to amend their state constitution and abolish slavery and indentured servitude for good. To be clear, Vermont does not currently allow either in any form, but there is antiquated language in the state constitution that allows for certain exceptions.

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Preference or Prejudice? Federal Court Finds Biden Administration Is Engaged In Racial and Gender Discrimination

JonathanTurley

In 1989, the Supreme Court ruled that a minority set-aside program in Virginia was unconstitutional under the Equal Protection Clause. The government cited historical barriers for minority enterprises, but the court balked. The question is, when should preference be given over a common resource desperately needed by everyone?

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