US Supreme Court Bans Race, Ethnicity Based University Admissions: 10-Point Explainer
In a significant ruling, the US Supreme Court has recently banned the use of race and ethnicity as factors in university admissions, overturning a long-standing practice aimed at promoting educational opportunities for minorities. The conservative majority, consisting of six justices, supported the ban while three justices dissented. The decision strikes at the heart of affirmative action policies that emerged during the Civil Rights Movement and aimed to address historical discrimination. Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the majority, argued that while well-intentioned, affirmative action amounted to unconstitutional discrimination. This explainer provides key points to understand the implications and perspectives surrounding this ruling.
Jun 29, 2023, 23:23 PM IST
