California Governor Vetoes Slavery Descendant Admissions Bill

California Governor Newsom vetoed a bill that would have allowed colleges to give admissions preference to descendants of slaves, saying existing laws already permit such considerations. The move sparks debate amid concerns about clashing with Proposition 209 and recent Supreme Court rulings against race-based affirmative action. While Newsom supports addressing the legacy of slavery through other means, like a state reparations agency, some advocates worry the veto hinders efforts to create specific pathways for Black students harmed by historical racism. The decision leaves California universities to independently address admissions processes, continuing the broader conversation on repairing past injustices. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.