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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. However, ongoing litigation regarding fraudulent signature gathering processes could prevent the amendment from going into effect. The suit was brought in Lancaster County District Court, and the trial was concluded before the election. The judge is expected to rule on the case soon.
Nebraskans United, the coalition that came together in support of affirmative action, brought the suit against the Connerly initiative. The group also ran a campaign to encourage voters to vote no on the Connerly initiative.
Nebraska Coalition Members
Supporters of Nebraskans United
Nebraska News and Publications
Education Leaders: Commitment to Diversity Remains Strong – Lincoln Journal-Star – November 5, 2008
Nebraska Voters Back Affirmative Action Ban – Omaha World-Herald – November 5, 2008
Would Initiative 424 Ban Promote Equality? – Omaha World-Herald – November 2, 2008
Case Cited as Reason to Nullify Affirmative Action Ballot Item – Omaha World-Herald – October 31, 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
Rally Aims to Mobilize Foes of Ban on Affirmative Action – Omaha World-Herald – October 27, 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
OTOC Will Try to Rally Opposition to Affirmative Action Ban – Omaha World Herald – October 25, 2008
LIBA Hosts Debate on Affirmative Action Ban – Lincoln Journal Star – October 21, 2008
Affirmative Action Hearing Draws Few Attendees – The North Platte Telegraph – October 16, 2008
Voters Back Affirmative Action Ban in Colorado – Omaha World-Herald – October 16, 2008
Vote No on Affirmative Action Ban – Lincoln Journal Star – October 15, 2008
NU Officials Dispute Report – Omaha World-Herald – October 9, 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
Trial Opens on Ballot Measure to Ban Affirmative Action – Omaha World-Herald – October 6, 2008
Hearings Set on Ballot Proposal to Ban Affirmative Action Program – Omaha World-Herald – October 3, 2008
(Student) Senators Encourage Opposition to Affirmative Action Ban – The Daily Nebraskan – October 2, 2008
Affirmative Action Ban Would Alter Work Contracts – Omaha World-Herald – September 28, 2008
Get-Out-the-Vote Group Fights Connerly Measure – Omaha World-Herald – September 26, 2008
Panelists Call for Affirmative Action Initiative’s Defeat – Omaha World-Herald – September 21, 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
Judge OKs Wording of Affirmative Action Ballot Measure – Omaha World-Herald – August 29, 2008
Nebraska Governor Unlikely to Take Position on Proposed Amendment to Ban Affirmative Action – Omaha World-Herald – August 27, 2008
Affirmative Action Proposal for Ban on Track to Ballot – Omaha World-Herald – August 23, 2008
Lawyers Argue on Affirmative Action Ballot Language – Lincoln Journal Star – August 21, 2008
Connerly Group Refuses to Name Donors – Omaha World-Herald – August 15, 2008
Both Sides in Affirmative Action Battle Say Pace Might Pick Up – Omaha World Herald – August 8, 2008
NU Reports More Diverse Faculty – Lincoln Journal Star – August 4, 2008
UNL Student Suing State Officials – Daily Nebraskan – August 4, 2008
Opponents of Ban on Affirmative Action Object to Wording on Ballot – Omaha World-Herald – July 28, 2008
Nebraska Republicans Back Ban on Affirmative Action – Lincoln Journal Star – July 12, 2008
Anti-Affirmative Action Petitions Turned In; Verifying to Begin – Omaha World Herald – July 4, 2008
Petition Drive to Ban Affirmative Action Faces Hard Fight – Omaha World Herald – July 1, 2008
Affirmative Action Ban Would Take Away Opportunities – Lincoln Journal Star – June 29, 2008
Foes to Dispute Petitions in Affirmative Action Drive - Omaha World-Herald - June 26, 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
Ad Tied to Petition Drive - Omaha World Herald - June 4, 2008
Trustees Oppose Petition Push - Omaha World Herald - May 29, 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
Outside Cash Fuels Drive to Kill Affirmative Action-Style Program- Omaha World Herald - March 15, 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)
