Morning Wire Most Significant Supreme Court Decisions 2023 | 7.2.23
Jul 2, 2023
The Supreme Court's recent term delivered major rulings impacting education and personal rights. Notably, decisions on affirmative action are set to reshape college admissions and redefine equality. A landmark case clarifies religious accommodations in the workplace, affecting Title VII protections for employees. Additionally, the court struck down a student loan forgiveness initiative, citing authority concerns. In a pivotal ruling, free speech rights were upheld, favoring a graphic designer's creative expression against compelled messaging. Tune in for critical insights!
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Affirmative Action and Equality
- The Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and UNC centers around the Equal Protection Clause and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
- These ensure colorblindness and equality, impacting college admissions.
Impact of the Ruling
- While the Supreme Court didn't overturn Grutter v. Bollinger outright, its ruling effectively ends the use of race as the sole criteria for admissions.
- Justice Thomas's powerful concurrence highlighted the hope for upholding the principles of the Declaration and Constitution.
Considering Race in Applications
- Universities can still consider how race affected an applicant's life, but it must be tied to character or unique abilities.
- The Harvard board stated they'll comply with the ruling while still encouraging discussion of racial experiences.