By Free Republic | Created at 2024-09-25 10:00:08 | Updated at 2024-09-30 21:24:55
5 days ago
Judge partially blocks Transportation Dept. program for minorities and women
WaPo ^ | 24 Sept 2024 | Julian Mark and Ian Duncan
Posted on 09/25/2024 2:30:49 AM PDT by blueplum
A federal judge in Kentucky has partially blocked a U.S. Transportation Department program that metes out contracts to minority-owned businesses and suggested he may eventually rule against it, marking the latest blow to a government affirmative action program.
In a 28-page opinion issued Monday, U.S. District Judge Gregory F. Van Tatenhove wrote that, for now, the scope of the injunction is limited to the two plaintiffs — both transportation contractors — and at least two states, Kentucky and Indiana...
"...the Court is sure that the federal government has nothing but good intentions in trying to remedy past wrongs,” wrote Van Tatenhove, a George W. Bush appointee. “But remedying those wrongs must still pass constitutional muster. The federal government cannot classify people in such a manner that violates the principles of equal protection.”
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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: constitution; dbe; districtcourt; minorityowned; tatenhove
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1 posted on 09/25/2024 2:30:49 AM PDT by blueplum
To: blueplum
I’ve said that for years...Contractors turn their businesses into minority businesses by creating a second business and get extra work.
2 posted on 09/25/2024 2:34:20 AM PDT by Sacajaweau (mY)
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