Summary
California Governor Gavin Newsom rejected a bill that would have allowed universities to give special admission consideration to descendants of slaves, stating that colleges already have this ability. Newsom also vetoed other reparations-focused bills, citing legal or practical concerns.
Key Facts
- Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill related to college admissions for descendants of slaves in California.
- The bill would have let universities give preference to these descendants, but Newsom said it was unnecessary.
- Newsom stated colleges already have the authority to make such admissions decisions.
- Newsom also vetoed other reparations-related bills focused on housing, property restitution, and business licenses.
- Critics argued the bill violated California’s Proposition 209, which prohibits using ethnicity in public university admissions.
- The veto comes amid President Trump's actions to limit diversity and inclusion efforts in public and private sectors.
- Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, the bill's author, expressed disappointment at the veto.
