Supreme Court Poised to Overturn Longstanding Affirmative Action Policies in College Admissions

The Supreme Court is expected to rule against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina in cases arguing their admissions processes discriminate against Asian American and white applicants.
The rulings could end race-conscious admissions and decades of precedent allowing limited use of race as a factor.
Opponents argue affirmative action policies disadvantage Asian American and white students, while proponents say they promote diversity and address racial inequalities.
Universities warn eliminating affirmative action would significantly reduce enrollment of black and Hispanic students.
Colleges are exploring alternative strategies to maintain diversity if affirmative action is banned.