What did Proposition 209, a 1996 amendment to the California constitution, address?
A) It established English as the official language in California.
B) It prohibited illegal Mexicans from receiving medical care and other benefits under Medicaid.
C) It banned Mexican immigration into California for ten years.
D) It banned preference to minorities and women in hiring, promotion, and college admissions.

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Proposition 209 banned preference to minorities and women in hiring, promotion, and college admissions. It was viewed as an attempt to end affirmative action in California.

What Did Proposition 209, a 1996 Amendment to the California