"If approved by the Legislature and then the voters in 2026, this constitutional amendment would explicitly prohibit any form of race discrimination in public employment, education, contracting, and administration. This amendment would also ban government-sponsored preferential treatment based on race: affirmative action, racial quotas or goals, racial balancing, and race-conscious programs under the label of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) (or more recently, “Inclusion and Belonging”).  

The United States Constitution and the Wisconsin Constitution are built on a foundation of racial equality. No one may be granted a preference or denied a benefit based on race. All laws must be colorblind to ensure the American Dream for all individuals; otherwise, America will devolve into a racialized society with some racial groups punishing others based on perceived historical grievances. That’s not the American Dream, but a nightmare of violence, poverty, and oppression.  

Despite the clear and unequivocal mandate of legal equality in our state and federal constitutions, race-based programs, quotas, and preferences persist both at the state and local levels. These programs hurt Wisconsin individuals and businesses every day. Rooting out this racial discrimination will take a lot of work, but a constitutional amendment will go a long way to advance the cause of equality.  

In August 2023, we released a report—the Equality for All Agenda—that identified about twenty specific state laws and another twenty agency programs that discriminate based on race. These discriminatory laws and programs include grants, loans, scholarships, healthcare benefits, drug treatment, busing, housing, and employment opportunities.

"As organizations committed to protecting the rights of all Wisconsinites, we write against the harmful constitutional amendment on the November ballot. We strongly urge voters to oppose this amendment and vote no. 

Most Wisconsinites believe that no matter our background, race, or whether we live in a rural village or big city, we all deserve an equal shot. However, some politicians are trying to stir up disinformation and division. Instead of passing policies that help Wisconsin families, like raising the minimum wage, improving healthcare access, or funding our schools, legislators pit us against one another. 

The Wisconsin Constitution is the foundation of our state, meant to protect and reflect our shared values and progress. Constitutional amendments shouldn’t be a tool for partisan gamesmanship and division. 

Let's be clear: Discrimination is illegal in Wisconsin. So what would this amendment do? It would limit our governments’ ability to use certain policies and programs intended to remedy longstanding disparities based on race, sex, ethnicity, or national origin. 

We should be working together to build opportunities, not tear them down. 

We believe in amendments that truly serve the public good—amendments that give Wisconsinites more power in shaping their government and foster a democracy that works for everyone. For example, a recently proposed citizen-led ballot initiative process deserves serious consideration. Such a reform would empower the people of Wisconsin to have a greater say in shaping policies that impact their lives, rather than leaving those decisions in the hands of a few. 

We call on voters to reject amendments that limit their rights and the tools their governments use to advance equity and opportunity. 

Wisconsin deserves better. Let's stop changing our constitution for political gain and start using it to make our state stronger, fairer, and more inclusive." - Organizations Opposed to Question 3