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Equality, meritocracy, diversity! What does US

court's ruling on 'affirmative action' entail for
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The United States Supreme Court delivered a groundbreaking
ruling on affirmative action, which prohibits colleges from
using race as a factor in admissions decisions.
This decision has ignited a fierce debate over the merits and
drawbacks of affirmative action. Supporters argue that it is a
necessary tool to correct historical injustices, while critics claim
it is a form of discrimination. With the Court's ruling, the
implications for college admissions and the pursuit of diversity
are being closely examined.
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Just In: the Supreme Court has rules that race based admissions violates
the 14th amendment. This deals a major blow to affirmative action.
The case started in 2014 when students from Harvard and UNC were
rejected based on race. The schools won in federal court, but
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The case, filed by the Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA),
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An African American student in the 40th percentile of their academic
index is more likely to get it than an Asian student in the 100th
percentile.
Black students in the 50th percentile are more likely to get in

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BREAKING: The Supreme Court just ruled that Harvard and UNC
race-based affirmative action programs are unconstitutional!!!
Thank you President Trump!
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The Rise of Holistic Admissions
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dismantling affirmative action. SFFA subsequently filed lawsuits
against Harvard and the University of North Carolina, asserting
that their admissions policies violate civil rights laws.
Asian Americans Caught in the Crossfire
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The Supreme Court's ruling has ignited a clash of perspectives.
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6/30/23, 1:39 PM Dailyhunt

Equality, meritocracy, diversity! What does US

The United States Supreme Court delivered a groundbreaking

ruling on affirmative action, which prohibits colleges from

using race as a factor in admissions decisions.

drawbacks of affirmative action. Supporters argue that it is a

necessary tool to correct historical injustices, while critics claim

it is a form of discrimination. With the Court's ruling, the

implications for college admissions and the pursuit of diversity

are being closely examined.

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India 7:55 PM · Jun 29, 2023

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alleges that Harvard and UNC's admissions processes unfairly

discriminate against Asian American applicants. Critics argue

that these institutions prioritize racial diversity at the expense

of more qualified Asian and white students. The SFFA contends m

the Supreme Court ruling on Harvard and UNC's affirmative

action policies has ignited conflicting viewpoints among

How insane did Harvard's affirmative action policies get?

Black students in the 50th percentile are more likely to get in

8:06 PM · Jun 29, 2023

26.8K Reply Share

Read 1.2K replies

entangled with a long history of racism within the US. While

Black Americans continue to endure the lingering effects of

their ancestors' mistreatment, it is not difficult for me to

empathize with the sentiments of White and Asian Americans

who feel marginalized.

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Thank you President Trump!

Daily Share 7:48 PM · Jun 29, 2023

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The Rise of Holistic Admissions

Following the ban on affirmative action in California's public

university system, institutions like Berkeley sought alternative

methods to maintain diversity. The adoption of "holistic m

The Fisher Case and the Emergence of Students for Fair

Abigail Fisher's lawsuit against the University of Texas in 2012

highlighted the growing discontent surrounding race-based

admissions. This case led to the establishment of Students for

Fair Admissions (SFFA), an organization dedicated to

against Harvard and the University of North Carolina, asserting

that their admissions policies violate civil rights laws.

Asian Americans Caught in the Crossfire

Critics of affirmative action argue that it disproportionately

students. Supporters of affirmative action, however, maintain

Health Tips beyond test scores and grades.

Entertainment of being rejected from elite universities despite exceptional

qualifications. Yang and others argue that Asian Americans face

On the other hand, proponents of affirmative action contend

that it ensures diversity and opportunities for historically

With Supreme Court's ruling the future of race-conscious m

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#World #Latest News

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