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Statement Against Politically Motivated Federal Censorship of Research & Training on Racial Issues

On the 19th anniversary of 9/11, we issue this statement on the importance of maintaining academic freedom and opposing politically motivated censorship.

Impact of Affirmative Action Ban in California

William Kidder, a research associate with the Civil Rights Project who has studied issues of affirmative action at the University of California for years, recently produced this Fact Sheet and Research Synthesis, "Affirmative Action, Graduation Rates and Enrollment Choice at the University of California."

Civil Rights Project Statement on DACA Decision

In yesterday's decision on the case, brought by the University of California, the Court rejected the Administration's action on the basis of its failure to provide any serious justification for its sweeping action.

The Civil Rights Project Stands with the Dreamers

The Civil Rights Project statement in support of our Dreamers

Protect the Federal Census

In the statement, the Civil Rights Project urges federal authorities to protect the integrity of the Census, and to avoid distortions that would certainly be produced by inserting an immigration question, sure to lower participation and accuracy.