Affirmative action
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PublishedJune 29, 2023
In affirmative action and student loan cases, advocates fear losses for racial equality
If student loan forgiveness and affirmative action are both struck down by the Supreme Court, it could send an ominous signal to millions of Americans that conservative critics have succeeded in erecting more roadblocks to racial equality in America.
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PublishedJune 29, 2023
How Supreme Court ruled on affirmative action in the past
Here's a look at some of the court's most important past affirmative action decisions, which laid the groundwork for Thursday's rulings.
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PublishedJune 29, 2023
Supreme Court restricts affirmative action in college admissions
Landmark cases involving Harvard and the University of North Carolina asked the Supreme Court to ban affirmative action, or using race in college admissions.
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PublishedJune 29, 2023
Biden ‘strongly disagrees’ with high court ruling striking down affirmative action in admissions
The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race cannot be a factor and forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies.
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PublishedOctober 31, 2022
Supreme Court justices raise doubts on race-conscious college admissions
The court is weighing challenges to admissions programs at the University of North Carolina and Harvard that use race among many factors in seeking a diverse student body.
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PublishedOctober 30, 2022
Conservative justices may end affirmative action in college admissions – and beyond
On Monday, the court will hear challenges to the 'race conscious' admissions policies at Harvard and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.