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In Nebraska, Connerly’s NCRI (Nebraska Civil Rights Initiative) to amend the State Constitution to prohibit affirmative action programs was approved on November 4, 2008. 58% of voters voted for the initiative, while 42% of voters voted against it. Nebraskans United, the coalition that came together in support of affirmative action, campaigned against the initiative and brought a lawsuit challenging Connerly’s fraudulent signature gathering processes. However, in January 2009, the court upheld the legality of the petition drive and rejected Nebraskans’ United’s legal challenge. The group has decided not to appeal that decision.
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Nebraska News and Publications
UNL Adjusting to Affirmative Action Ban – Lincoln Journal Star – February 8, 2009
No Appeal on Rejection of Bias Law Lawsuit – Lincoln Journal Star – February 2, 2009
University of Nebraska Scholarships to Comply with Affirmative Action Ban – Daily Nebraskan – December 1, 2008
Affirmative Action Ban’s Impact – NTV – Nov. 25, 2008
Education Leaders: Commitment to Diversity Remains Strong – Lincoln Journal-Star – November 5, 2008
UNL Students Rally for Affirmative Action – Lincoln Journal Star – October 30, 2008
If Affirmative Action Ban Passes, UNL Would Have to Cope – Daily Nebraskan – October 30, 2008
Civil Rights or Civil Wrongs? A Trail of Fraud, Deception and Suspect Motives Follow Ward Connerly into Nebraska – The Omaha Weekly Reader – October 24, 2008
LIBA Hosts Debate on Affirmative Action Ban – Lincoln Journal Star – October 21, 2008
Vote No on Affirmative Action Ban – Lincoln Journal Star – October 15, 2008
Petition Circulator Testifies in Signature Fraud Trial – Daily Nebraskan – October 8, 2008
UNL Faculty Host Fiery Debate on Affirmative Action – Lincoln Journal Star – October 7, 2008
Suit Hits Nebraska Anti-Affirmative Action Petitions – Lincoln Journal-Star – September 12, 2008
Perlman: Diversity Will Remain a Priority – Lincoln Journal-Star – September 4, 2008
Lawyers Argue on Affirmative Action Ballot Language – Lincoln Journal Star – August 21, 2008
NU Reports More Diverse Faculty – Lincoln Journal Star – August 4, 2008
Nebraska Republicans Back Ban on Affirmative Action – Lincoln Journal Star – July 12, 2008
Affirmative Action Ban Would Take Away Opportunities – Lincoln Journal Star – June 29, 2008
Democrats Oppose Initiative Attacking Affirmative Action - Lincoln Journal Star - June 23, 2008
Petition Drive Off to Misleading Start - Lincoln Journal Star - June 10, 2008
Affirmative Action Debate Growing - Lincoln Journal Star - April 20, 2008
Nebraska Board of Education Approves Diversity Resolution - Lincoln Journal Star - April 3, 2008
Chamber Board Takes Position on Affirmative Action Initiative Petition - Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce - March 19, 2008
Regents Re-Do Affirmative Action Vote - Lincoln Journal Star - March 7, 2008
Effort to End Affirmative Action in Nebraska Not Over - WOWT-DT Omaha - February 27, 2008
Don't Let Amendment Destroy Nebraska's Welcoming Nature - Sarah Tenorio, Community Columnist - February 9, 2008
Fact Sheet on Diversity Program Impact in Other States that have passed the initiative
Fact Sheet on Diversity Programs Affected in Nebraska (programs affected at the university and the medical center)
