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Racial Justice : Affirmative Action : Fact Sheets

Who Supports Affirmative Action? (10/21/2008)
A factual, case by case look into the supporters of Affirmative Action.

Affirmative Action: Get The Facts (10/21/2008)
Below, find links to more information regarding affirmative action

What is Affirmative Action? (10/21/2008)
A closer look at the definition of Affirmative Action, as defined by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Office of the General Counsel.

Myths and Facts about Affirmative Action (04/04/2008)
This fact sheet, a joint project of the ACLU Racial Justice Program, ACLU Human Rights Program and the African American Policy Forum, debunks common myths about affirmative action and provides basic information about the deceptive "civil rights" initiatives being forwarded in 5 states this fall 2008. Learn more about the most common myths about affirmative action at www.aapf.org/focus.

Striving for Equal Opportunity: Why the ACLU Supports Affirmative Action (03/21/2008)

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