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|facts=Students for Fair Admissions Inc. (SFFA) challenged the racial affirmative action of Harvard University. | |facts=Students for Fair Admissions Inc. (SFFA) challenged the racial affirmative action of Harvard University. | ||
|procedural_history=[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/read-supreme-court-affirmative-action-decision-case-full-text-opinion-ruling/ Two (2)] cases were combined by SCOTUS | |procedural_history=[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/read-supreme-court-affirmative-action-decision-case-full-text-opinion-ruling/ Two (2)] cases were combined by SCOTUS |
Revision as of 20:03, June 29, 2023
Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard | |
Court | Supreme Court of the United States |
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Citation | |
Date decided | June 29, 2023 |
Questioned | UC v. Bakke |
Facts
Students for Fair Admissions Inc. (SFFA) challenged the racial affirmative action of Harvard University.
Procedural History
Two (2) cases were combined by SCOTUS
- Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, &
- Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of North Carolina.
Arguments
“The Supreme Court’s decision undercuts efforts by universities across the country to create a diverse group of graduates prepared to lead in an increasingly diverse nation. It will significantly set back efforts to advance educational opportunity for all Americans." --Merrick B. Garland at DOJ
Holding
Taking the applicant's race into consideration is in violation of the Equal Protection Clause (EPC) of the 14th Amendment. NPR 06-29-2023