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See here a list of CFER's press releases, media advisories and action alerts.
CFER
June 04, 2026
Another attack on Prop. 209 moves forward. Come to CFER’s July 24-25 conference to hear more!
If ACA 7 gets out of the State Legislature this year, Californians will have to decide on the 2028 state ballot whether or not we want to gut Prop. 209, once again. In light of ACA 7’s development in the State Senate, CFER is now restructuring this year’s conference program to incorporate much-needed discussions on pertinent topics in our agenda. In addition to our previously scheduled panels on federal policy reforms and local organizing, our conference will focus heavily on the state-level policy and legislative landscape surrounding Prop. 209.
CFER
May 27, 2026
Call the Senate Education Committee to oppose ACA 7!
ACA 7 – California’s latest attempt at repealing Prop. 209 (with its education provisions) is now at the State Senate Education Committee. The committee will hear and vote on ACA 7 on Wednesday, June 3rd. It is crucial that we voice our opposition against reenacting government preferences in education NOW!
CFER
May 07, 2026
Early bird registration now open for CFER 2026 conference
CFER’s 2026 annual conference registration is open! Between now and July 7th, you can enjoy an early bird special for our two-day conference program, which will be hosted on July 24th and July 25th in Irvine.
CFER
April 29, 2026
Landmark ruling on Voting Rights Act reaffirms the spirit of civil rights
U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling on Louisiana v. Callais, effectively outlawing race-based redistricting practices. It reassures America’s cardinal principle of equality, which is, albeit once temporarily tagged to group representation, fundamentally and unambiguously about the equal rights of all Americans, from educational access to political participation, on the basis of the individual.