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The Dallas Lawyers Chapter of the Federalist Society Presents: PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 07 May 2008

Immigration Reform: Next Steps

Society will host Linda Chavez, Chairman of the Center for Equal Opportunity
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Letter Urging That Discriminatory Set-Asides Be Strictly Limited PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 28 March 2008
Dear Mr. Preston:

By this letter, the undersigned urge the SBA to stand its ground regarding the proposed WOSB rule, "Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Assistance Procedures," which was published on Dec. 27, 2007. We are aware that, in recent months, there has been intense pressure from Congress to impose a blanket 5% set aside for all WOSBs regardless of any finding of gender discrimination. One Representative actually proposed an 8% blanket set-aside (fortunately, his amendment was defeated).

In promulgating this rule, the SBA has conformed its proposed WOSB rule to extant constitutional case law, including a definitive series of rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court, which make clear that gender- or race-based set-asides must (1) be designed to correct actual discrimination rather than simply addressing “underrepresentation” of selected groups; (2) be implemented only after race- and gender-neutral alternatives have been considered; and (3) otherwise be carefully tailored (e.g., they should be time-limited and should be periodically reassessed based upon solid research). If anything, the SBA goes too far in authorizing set-asides at all, since it is doubtful that any existing sex discrimination can be addressed only by set-asides.

The Rand Corporation, with which SBA contracted to conduct the disparity study relating to WOSBs in federal contracting, made clear in its report that mere underrepresentation of a particular group does not, in and of itself, prove that illegal discrimination is the reason for such underrepresentation. Likewise, in its public statements regarding this rule, the SBA also has noted that it will aggressively support numerous race- and gender-neutral alternatives which, taken in the aggregate, have already helped and will continue to ensure that "ready, willing and able" WOSBs (as well as all other groups) can attain contracting success with the federal government. For example, the SBA will continue to support Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs), Women’s Business Centers (WBCs), Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), Procurement Technical Access Centers (PTACs), and Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) centers within each federal agency.

Various advocacy groups from the left side of the aisle have expressed unjustified outrage that your proposed rule does not simply grant an entitlement of 5% of all federal contracts to businesses owned by women, even absent any finding of gender discrimination. We feel their arguments in this regard are absolutely without merit—not only as a constitutional matter, but also as a matter of policy. The taxpayers should not have to foot the steeper bill that inevitably results when a contract is awarded to someone other than the lowest bidder. Nor, most fundamentally, should any American be treated as a second-class citizen simply because of his sex or some other immutable characteristic.

Sincerely,
 
Strong Support Announced for SBA Proposed Rule PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 28 March 2008

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Letter Today Urges That Discriminatory Set-Asides Be Strictly Limited

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The Boalt Hall Federalist Society Presents PDF Print E-mail
Sunday, 02 March 2008
 
Hispanic Executive To Discuss Women in Leadership at Aurora University Feb. 8 PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 08 February 2008
AURORA, Ill.-"Leaders and Women in Leadership" will be discussed by Linda Chavez, a national Hispanic leader, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8, at Aurora University.

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The Chicago Lawyers Chapter of the Federalist Society Presents PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 08 February 2008

The Immigration Dilemma


 
Linda Chavez, Ward Connerly discuss affirmative action at Kaiser Permanente 30th Annual Diversity Conference PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 13 December 2007


 
Virginia State Advisory Subcommittee to Review Immigration Issues in Virginia PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 07 December 2007

The United States Commission on Civil Rights

Eastern Regional Office

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Linda Chavez on Fox News Today PDF Print E-mail
Sunday, 30 September 2007


Linda Chavez will be a guest on "Your World" with Neil Cavuto today at approximately 4:20 p.m. EST on the Fox News Channel. She will be discussing the immigration issue. Please check your local listings.

 
Linda Chavez to Speak at NCPA Luncheon PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 24 September 2007
CEO's Chairman will discuss

"How to create an immigration policy that works for America"

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Colorado Initiative PDF Print E-mail
Sunday, 22 April 2007
Contact: Valery Pech Orr
(303)968-7077

Linda Chavez to Serve as Honorary Co-Chair of Colorado Civil Rights Initiative

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Linda Chavez to Testify before Senate Judiciary Committee Tomorrow PDF Print E-mail
Sunday, 11 June 2006
Contact: Roger Clegg
(703)421-5443


She'll Oppose Extension of Foreign-Language Ballots Provision of Voting Rights Act


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Center for Equal Opportunity Challenges Accreditation Authority of American Bar Assocation PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 07 March 2006
Contact: Roger Clegg
(703)421-5443

Letter Urges Education Department to Reject ABA’s Coercion of Law Schools to Use Quotas

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Center for Equal Opportunity Praises Justice Department--Southern Illinois Agreement PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 07 February 2006
Contact: Roger Clegg
(703)421-5443
CEO’s Complaint Led to End of Racially Exclusive Graduate Programs 

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Linda Chavez Responds to John Roberts's "Homemakers" Jibe PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 18 August 2005
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"A Joke at the Expense of Lawyers, not a Sexist Slam"
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Voting Rights Act Experts Available PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 21 March 2005
Contact: Edward Blum
(703)421-5443


(Sterling, Virginia) The Center for Equal Opportunity (CEO) announces the availability of CEO experts to discuss issues surrounding the reauthorization of section 5 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA).
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Study Finds Admissions Discrimination at UVa, W&M Law School, and NC State PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 07 December 2004

Contact: David Gersten
(703)421-5443

Complaints against Schools Have Been Filed with U.S. Education Department
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Chavez Praises Reynolds and Thernstrom Appointments to Civil Rights Commission PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 06 December 2004
Contact: David Gersten
(703)421-5443
Notes Their Distinguished Records
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CEO Testifies against Racial Preferences and the Ten Percent Plan PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 22 June 2004

Contact: David Gersten
(703)421-5443

Suggests Legislative Ban on University Discrimination on Anniversary of Grutter and Gratz

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Chavez Calls On Walmart to Back Off Quota Announcement PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 04 June 2004
Contact: David Gersten
(703)421-5443

Says New Policy Would Violate the Civil Rights Laws
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CEO Proposes "Racial Preference Disclosure Legislation" PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 16 February 2004
Contact: David Gersten
(703)421-5443

Federal and State Bills Would Require Universities to Detail Affirmative Action Policies

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CEO Files Complaint Against Rice University PDF Print E-mail
Sunday, 17 August 2003
Contact: David Gersten
(703)421-5443

Asks Department of Education to Bar Reinstatement of Racial Preferences
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CEO Experts Will Comment on Supreme Court Affirmative Action Cases PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 17 June 2003
Contact: David Gersten
(703)421-5443
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CEO Uncovers More Discrimination at Virginia Tech PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 10 June 2003

 Request from Office for Civil Rights Results in Identification of Dozens More Programs


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Center for Equal Opportunity Posts Study on the University of Michigan’s Faulty Report PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 26 May 2003
Contact: Roger Clegg
(703)421-5443

Study Details UM’s Distortion of “Diversity” Data

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CEO Files Brief with the Supreme Court in Michigan Cases PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 15 January 2003

Contact: Roger Clegg
(703)421-5443

Urges Court to Reject “Diversity” Justification for Racial and Ethnic Discrimination

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Conservatives Still Worried about President’s Brief on Racial Preferences PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 15 January 2003
Contact: Roger Clegg
(703)421-5443

Applause for yesterday’s statement is superseded by apprehension over what the brief will say

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Bush Is On Record as Opposing Racial and Ethnic Preferences PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 02 January 2003
Contact: Roger Clegg
(703)421-5443


Chavez and Connerly Call on Bush to Stand by His Principles

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Linda Chavez Applauds Supreme Court’s Decision To Grant Review In Racial Preference Cases PDF Print E-mail
Sunday, 01 December 2002
Contact: Roger Clegg
(703)421-5443

Says All Races Will Win If Court Ends Discrimination in Admissions

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Center for Equal Opportunity Challenges Denver School Board to End Bilingual Education PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 25 July 2002
Contact: Roger Clegg
(703)421-5443
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