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Supreme Court: Race need not apply

Jun 29, 2023
Eric Hoover, a senior writer at the Chronicle of Higher Education, and Julie Park, an associate professor at the University of Maryland, dive into the recent Supreme Court ruling against race-conscious admissions policies at Harvard and UNC. They discuss how this landmark decision could reshape affirmative action and its implications for diversity in higher education. The conversation highlights the historical context of these policies and examines the potential decline in African-American and Latinx enrollments, urging a reevaluation of college recruitment practices.
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Quick takeaways

  • Supreme Court ruled against race-conscious admissions policies at Harvard and UNC, impacting affirmative action nationwide.
  • Affirmative action aims to provide opportunities for historically underrepresented groups in higher education.

Deep dives

Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action at Harvard and UNC

The Supreme Court ruled against race conscious admissions policies at Harvard and the University of North Carolina, stating that they violate the equal protection clause of the Constitution. This decision, with a 6-3 vote, will impact colleges and universities nationwide. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion, with Justices Sotomayor and Kagan dissenting.

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