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Section 1: Adarand Constructors V. Mineta, Institute Of Bill Of Rights Law, William & Mary Law School Sep 2001

Section 1: Adarand Constructors V. Mineta, Institute Of Bill Of Rights Law, William & Mary Law School

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The Right Of Expressive Association And Private Universities' Racial Preferences And Speech Codes, David E. Bernstein Apr 2001

The Right Of Expressive Association And Private Universities' Racial Preferences And Speech Codes, David E. Bernstein

William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal

The reaction to Boy Scouts of America v. Dale has divided along ideological lines. Conservatives generally support Dale because in their eyes it prevents the government from taking sides in the culture wars. "Progressives, "including many liberals who otherwise have strong civil libertarian instincts, oppose Dale because it inhibits the enforcement of antidiscrimination laws in some contexts. The underlying issue in Dale was whether a private, nonprofit expressive association has a First Amendment right to discriminate to prevent dilution of its message. Despite the ideological rancor over Dale, this right does not favor groups with any particular perspective, but protects …