American Viewpoints

Debating Race-Based Government Help For Some Businesses But Not Others

Episode Summary

In a victory for DEI opponents, a district court judge has ruled that the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), a federal agency charged with supporting minority-owned businesses, violates the Constitution’s core requirement of equal treatment under the law and that the agency can no longer run programs or grants based on race. In this discussion, David Bernstein from George Mason University's Liberty and Law Center, explains the ruling and why he believes it's correct.