The Supreme Court has ruled against affirmative action in higher education, striking down race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina.
The Supreme Court on Thursday dealt a major blow to affirmative action in higher education, striking down race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina.
The decision undercuts long-standing admissions policies at colleges and universities that use race as one of many factors in evaluating applicants. Those policies relied on prior Supreme Court cases that permitted the use of race as part of a “holistic” process meant to promote a diverse student body. Education and civil rights groups say they fear ending the use of race in admissions will exacerbate inequality for years to come.
“Nothing in this opinion should be construed as prohibiting universities from considering an applicant’s discussion of how race affected his or her life, be it through discrimination, inspira-
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