U.S. Supreme Court
Aug. 22, 2023
The affirmative action door has closed, but some windows remain open
Institutions may carefully evaluate their admissions policies to best determine holistic-based factors that faithfully reflect institutional values and commitments. Thus, the same way a school may prioritize legacy students, a school may also award more slots for first-generation students or students from underserved geographies, so long as the award is not racially motivated.
The United States Supreme Court recently held that race-based admission policies violated the Equal Protection clause of the United States Constitution. (Students For Fair Admissions, Inc. v. Harvard Coll. and Univ. of North Carolina (2023) 143 S. Ct. 2141 (SFFA).)
In response, the Departments of Justice and Education provided a joint Questions & Answer sheet, guiding colleges and universities in adapting to...
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