The Supreme Court's refusal to intervene in Boston's zip code-based admissions process indicates a troubling precedent for school admissions policies nationwide, limiting merit-based considerations.
The First Circuit Court found that the Boston Parent Coalition for Academic Excellence did not sufficiently prove that the admissions change disproportionately harmed Asian American and white students.
Samuel Alito criticized the Boston admissions policy, equating it to unconstitutional racial balancing, and noted that this refusal by the Supreme Court could have significant implications for similar policies.
The Boston Parent Coalition raised concerns over what they perceived as discrimination against Asian Americans and whites, citing derogatory comments and revealing messages from school committee members.
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