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.


















































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































