Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard
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| Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard | |
| Court | Supreme Court of the United States |
|---|---|
| Citation | |
| Date decided | June 29, 2023 |
| Questioned | UC v. Bakke |
| Related | Grutter v. Bollinger Gratz v. Bollinger |
Facts
Students for Fair Admissions Inc. (SFFA) challenged the racial affirmative action of Harvard University.
Procedural History
Two (2) cases were combined by SCOTUS
- Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, &
- Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of North Carolina.
Arguments
“The Supreme Court’s decision undercuts efforts by universities across the country to create a diverse group of graduates prepared to lead in an increasingly diverse nation. It will significantly set back efforts to advance educational opportunity for all Americans." --Merrick B. Garland at DOJ
Holding
Taking the applicant's race into consideration is in violation of the Equal Protection Clause (EPC) of the 14th Amendment. NPR 06-29-2023
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