Affirmative action programs are often found to be unconstitutional because they deprive members of protected classes of equal protection.

Affirmative action programs are designed to promote equal opportunity and diversity, often in education and employment. While some specific programs have faced legal challenges, the concept of affirmative action itself is not inherently unconstitutional. The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of affirmative action in several cases, provided the programs are narrowly tailored to achieve the goal of diversity and do not use quotas.