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Supreme Court Ends Affirmative Action In College Admissions, Sparking Backlash And Calls For Change

  • The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down race-based affirmative action programs in college admissions at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina.
  • The 6-3 decision effectively ends the consideration of race in college admissions nationwide.
  • The ruling has fueled criticism from civil rights groups and Democrats who argue it will reduce opportunities for underrepresented students.
  • Some Republicans have also called for ending legacy admissions policies that benefit privileged and wealthy applicants.
  • Colleges and universities are scrambling to find lawful ways to maintain campus diversity in the wake of the ruling.
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