Supreme Court Considers Blocking Race-Based Admissions at West Point

The request by Students for Fair Admissions follows last year's Supreme Court ruling that struck down affirmative action in college admissions.

The Supreme Court is considering a request from Students for Fair Admissions to block the U.S. Military Academy at West Point from considering race and ethnicity in admissions.
The request comes after the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions last year, but that ruling did not cover military academies.
Students for Fair Admissions has sued West Point, accusing the academy of improperly using race and ethnicity as factors in admissions.
The Biden administration has defended race-conscious admissions at West Point, stating that a diverse officer corps is necessary for an effective fighting force.
The Supreme Court could issue a decision as early as January 31, West Point's application deadline for the class of 2028.