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3 months ago
Education

Supreme Court Won't Hear New Case on Race and School Admissions

The Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge on new admissions criteria at a Virginia high school, allowing the policy to stand.
Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. and Justice Clarence Thomas dissented, criticizing the appeals court's ruling and advocating for the case to be revisited. [ more ]
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4 months ago
US politics

Supreme Court Won't Block Use of Race in West Point Admissions for Now

The Supreme Court declined to temporarily block race-conscious admissions at West Point, allowing the school to continue considering race as a factor in selecting the next class.
The court's order stated that the denial should not be interpreted as expressing any view on the constitutional question, leaving the door open for future consideration of the issue. [ more ]
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