Supreme Court Considers Ending , Affirmative Action in College Admissions.
NBC News reports that on Oct. 31, Conservative justices questioned the practice.
They also sought to determine to
what extent new "race neutral"
admissions policies could be implemented.
The Conservative justices contend that such measures would improve racial diversity,
but Liberal justices disagree.
The Conservative justices contend that such measures would improve racial diversity,
but Liberal justices disagree.
Those in favor of the policy argue that if affirmative action is ended, Black and Hispanic enrollment will decline since race-neutral measures often fail. .
Those challenging affirmative action have pointed out nine states in which the practice is banned but enrollment remains diverse. .
What do you learn from the mere checking of the box? , Justice Samuel Alito, to UNC lawyer Ryan Park, via NBC News.
Jutice Ketanji Brown Jackson stated that universities aren't considering applicants
"just because somebody checks a box.".
You haven’t demonstrated or shown one situation in which all they look at is race and take from that stereotypes and other things. They are looking at the full person, Liberal Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, via NBC News.
Some Conservative justices said they'd be open to applicants referencing their race in essays to elaborate on their life experiences.
NBC News reports that a ruling is due by June 2023
