Opponents of Referendum 88 say it would institute numeric, race-based quotas in Washington state. The U.S. Supreme Court has repeatedly ruled such practices illegal.
Washington Asians For Equality, a group working to overturn the state’s new affirmative-action law, gained political momentum while fighting racial-equity efforts in Bellevue schools.
A judge said he wouldn't halt printing of the state’s voter pamphlet. But Referendum 88 supporters claim there is still time to correct what they view as errors.
State Rep. Matt Shea has come under fire for his ties to far-right groups. But history shows how rare — and politically difficult it can be — to expel an elected lawmaker.
