Federal judge strikes down City of Houston's minority, woman, small business program as unconstitutional
A federal judge ruled that Houston's Minority Women and Small Business Enterprise Program is unconstitutional after two landscaping companies challenged the city's use of racial preferences in local government contracts.
By Christian Terry, Meet the Team·53 min ago
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A federal judge has ruled the City of Houston's Minority Women and Small Business Enterprise Program is unconstitutional.
Court records show U.S. District Judge David Hittner ruled against the City of Houston in a lawsuit brought against the city by two landscaping companies.
The companies challenged the city using racial preferences in local government contracts.
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