Supreme Court Ruling Restricts Affirmative Action
Landmark Decision Limits Race-Based College Admissions
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has barred colleges and universities from considering race as a factor in undergraduate admissions. The 6-3 decision, issued on Monday, is a major setback for affirmative action programs that have been used to increase the enrollment of students from underrepresented minority groups.
The Court ruled that such programs violate the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment, which prohibits the government from denying anyone "the equal protection of the laws." The Court held that race-based admissions policies are inherently discriminatory because they treat applicants differently based on their race.
The decision is likely to have a significant impact on college admissions. Affirmative action programs have been in place at many colleges and universities for decades, and they have helped to increase the diversity of student bodies. However, the Court's ruling casts doubt on the legality of these programs going forward.
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