Will Colleges Ever Give Up Racial Preferences?
The Free Press • • nation
Key Points:
- Since the Supreme Court banned racial preferences in college admissions in 2023, Harvard and other schools have pledged to comply with the law but continue to withhold data that could reveal whether they have ceased discriminatory practices.
- Harvard and dozens of other institutions are refusing to provide records requested by the Trump administration, which sought to verify compliance with the Supreme Court ruling.
- A federal judge recently ruled that public universities in 17 states are not required to disclose these records, indicating judicial support for the schools' stance on withholding information.
- The legal battle against affirmative action began three years ago when Students for Fair Admissions, led by Edward Blum and allied with Asian students and parents, successfully challenged racial preferences in court.
- Despite the Supreme Court ruling, resistance to ending racial preferences in college admissions persists, suggesting the issue remains contentious and unresolved.
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