Hundreds protest Florida plan to end affirmative action
Crowds packed the Capitol hearings in Tallahassee as Black students and allies denounced Gov. Jeb Bush plan to end race and gender in admissions and state contracts. Opponents warn the One Florida proposal harms minorities and women while supporters cite accountability and top 20 percent admission rules.
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Railroad survey ban upholds landowners in Nebraska case
A judge ruled Burlington Northern Santa Fe cannot force landowners to grant survey access as it searches for a new route. About 31 area landowners feared the line would harm farming, ranching, and the environment, while the railroad argued eminent domain rights would benefit the region. Judge Randall Lippstrean ruled for the landowners.
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