Commentary The State of California mandates how many minorities, women, and LGBT people must be on a public company board if headquartered in the state. It has no mandate related to the qualifications of such persons, only that they “identify” as the proper sex, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation favored by the state. However, a Superior Court judge ruled last week that such mandates are unconstitutional, violating the “equal protection” clause. The first mandate became law in 2018 pertaining to gender. A second mandate came down in 2020, signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, pertaining to minorities and LGBT people. Under the 2018 law, the number of women required to be on the board varies based on the size of the board. For instance, a board of five requires at least two women, while a board of six requires at least three women. Incredibly, while supporters claim the law …