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<p>This is no longer true. Michigan is now prohibited from considering race in admissions as a matter of state law. Proposal 2, adopted by referendum in 2006, prohibits race-based affirmative action or admissions preferences. The University claims it now abides by that policy.</p>
<p>[Office</a> of the President - Proposal 2 Next Steps - January 10 2007](<a href=“http://www.umich.edu/pres/speeches/070110prop2.html]Office”>http://www.umich.edu/pres/speeches/070110prop2.html)</p>