UNM regents under pressure to end affirmative action

UNM regents under pressure to end affirmative action

An executive order from President Trump is impacting affirmative action policies at UNM. The board of regents approved revised policies.

Affirmative Action Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is some background information about affirmative action as well as a few notable court cases. Affirmative action policies focus on improving opportunities for groups of people, like women and minorities, who have been historically excluded in United States’ society. The initial emphasis was on education and employment. President John F. Kennedy was the first president to use the term in an executive order. Fac…