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Supreme Court case questions legality of race-consideration in Harvard and UNC admissions processes. Admissions involve numerical scores and race as factors, impacting minority admissions. Decisions based on race influence final acceptance.
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Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) argues Harvard and UNC's race-based admissions violate civil rights laws. Both cases were initially deemed permissible, but the Court now agrees they violate the Equal Protection Clause. SFFA, a recognized nonprofit with members, satisfies standing requirements under Hunt v. Washington State Apple Advertising Comm'n. The Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection Clause mandates equal treatment under the law for all, regardless of race.
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The Plessy v. Ferguson decision allowed state-mandated segregation, but over time, courts recognized that "separate but equal" was inherently unequal. Brown v. Board of Education overturned Plessy, asserting equal rights in public education, which later expanded to other areas like busing and beach segregation. The Equal Protection Clause aims to eliminate all racial discrimination, ensuring nondiscriminatory access for all.
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The Equal Protection Clause mandates equal treatment, requiring exceptions through "strict scrutiny." Race-based actions face strict scrutiny, needing compelling governmental interests and narrow tailoring. Courts must balance diversity benefits with suspect racial distinctions, allowing race as a "plus" rather than a quota. Initially, the U.S. Supreme Court hesitated on race-based admissions, but later affirmed that diversity is a compelling state interest, though with strict limitations.
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The Supreme Court aimed to prevent racial stereotyping and discrimination in admissions. Programs must end eventually and comply with strict scrutiny, not using race negatively. Despite expectations for elimination in 25 years, race-based admissions persist, failing to meet these criteria and must be invalidated.
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Universities lack clear links between admissions practices and diversity goals, using ambiguous racial categories that fail to comply with Equal Protection Clause requirements. Their race-based systems disadvantage some groups, engage in harmful stereotyping, and lack a logical endpoint for achieving diversity.
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The approach of balancing incoming classes with racial demographics is unconstitutional and lacks clear goals. Harvard and UNC's admissions fail to meet Equal Protection Clause standards due to their negative racial stereotypes and lack of end points. While race can be considered in applicants' character discussions, it cannot dictate identity. The Court ruled against racial balancing, emphasizing character-based contributions over skin color.
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Supreme Court cases assess Harvard and UNC's admissions legality under the Equal Protection Clause. Harvard's selective process screens applicants and uses scores across six categories, including race. Subcommittees, and a full committee influence final decisions, incorporating race.
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Harvard's admissions process aims to maintain minority enrollment without significant drop-offs. Each applicant is reviewed individually, requiring committee votes for tentative acceptance. The final "lop" stage reduces applicants, with race influencing decisions for African American and Hispanic applicants. UNC's admissions, similarly selective, considers race and ethnicity. Readers rate applications on academic, extracurricular, personal, and essay categories, often favoring minority students on personal ratings but rating them lower on other factors.
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The admissions process involves initial reader opinions on student merit, often influenced by race. Initial decisions are usually final, but a review committee considers additional factors like class rank and test scores. The review committee finalizes decisions, possibly considering race. Dissenting Justice Jackson argues race doesn't play a major role, citing UNC's acceptance rates for academically talented applicants, highlighting significant racial disparities despite claims of a holistic process.
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White and Asian students in UNC and Harvard face race-based admissions biases. Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) challenged these programs, claiming they violate Title VI and the Equal Protection Clause. Courts found the programs permissible. SFFA's lawsuits were dismissed.
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SFFA lacks standing because it's not a genuine membership organization. Courts have rejected this argument, including CA5 and the US Supreme Court. Standing requires injury in fact, causation, redressability, and representation. SFFA satisfies these conditions, meeting organizational standing criteria. Respondents argue SFFA wasn't a genuine membership org due to lack of member control and funding, but this claim fails.
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SFFA, a voluntary membership organization, lacked Article III standing under Hunt. Hunt involved a state agency, which had no members. SFFA, however, has members and meets Hunt's requirements, satisfying Article III standing.
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After the Civil War, Congress enacted the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment to ensure laws applied equally to all, regardless of race. Prominent figures like President Garfield and Senator Jacob Howard advocated for equal justice and protection for all citizens. Initially, the Court supported these goals, declaring laws equal for all races. However, the Court later upheld "separate but equal" in Plessy v. Ferguson, allowing segregation, and failing to fully realize the Clause's promises.
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After Plessy, courts struggled with "separate but equal," but found it flawed, as racial segregation inherently disadvantaged minorities. In Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court overturned Plessy, declaring segregation in public schools unconstitutional even if facilities were equal, emphasizing that racial separation fosters inferiority. The Court affirmed that equal protection requires equal educational opportunities for all.
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The Supreme Court's 1954 decision in Brown v. Board of Education mandated racially nondiscriminatory education. This principle applied to various areas of life, overturning race-based segregation laws in busing, beaches, and other public spaces. Subsequent cases consistently struck down discriminatory laws, affirming equality under the Equal Protection Clause.
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The Supreme Court has consistently emphasized the Equal Protection Clause's mandate to eliminate all forms of government-imposed racial discrimination. Decisions like New Orleans City Park Improvement Assn. v. Detiege and Bailey v. Patterson underscore this aim, applying the Clause broadly to public parks and transportation facilities. To justify race-based discrimination, the government must meet stringent "strict scrutiny" standards, proving race is used to advance a compelling interest that's narrowly tailored to achieve it. Historically, such exceptions have been limited to rectifying past discrimination or preventing grave safety threats, like in Parents Involved in Community Schools v. Seattle School Dist. No. 1 and Shaw v. Hunt.
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In the case of Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard College, the Supreme Court grapples with race-based university admissions. Historically, racial classifications have been rare except in extreme cases. The Court first addressed this issue in Regents of the University of California v. Bakke, which upheld a set-aside program for minority applicants. The dissent argues race is misused, citing unrelated cases, while the Court stresses rigorous scrutiny to prevent racial classifications.
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The Supreme Court, split on opinions, ruled partially favoring Bakke and partially favoring the school. Justice Powell's opinion became a key reference for race-conscious admissions policies. He deemed the school's racial admissions justifications insufficient, citing lack of compelling evidence and constitutional prohibitions on race-based discrimination. Powell acknowledged the goal of a diverse student body as constitutionally permissible, but stressed that racial distinctions must be narrowly applied as a "plus" in an applicant's file, with no quotas or fixed racial categories.
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Justice Powell's opinion in Bakke emphasized race as a factor in admissions to balance diverse perspectives, citing Harvard's model. Four Justices supported race as a remedy for past discrimination, while four others believed Title VI prohibited racial discrimination, thus striking down the Davis program. Following Bakke, lower courts debated Powell's precedential weight. Grutter v. Bollinger affirmed Powell's view, endorsing diversity as a compelling state interest justifying race use in admissions, aligning with Powell's analysis.
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The law prohibits racial quotas or separate admissions tracks at schools. These restrictions aim to prevent stereotyping and discrimination against non-beneficiaries. The Grutter decision cautions against racial preference's inherent injustices, requiring programs to have a clear end point to avoid permanent racial discrimination.
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The Supreme Court ruled against Harvard's race-based admissions, stating they violate the Equal Protection Clause. Race-based admissions must meet strict scrutiny and end eventually. Harvard's goals, like training leaders, lack sufficient justification. The decision doesn't apply to military academies.
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The goals of diversity and racial preferences at Harvard are unclear and hard to measure. They aim for robust idea exchange, innovation, and understanding, but these outcomes are hard to quantify or assess. Unlike other cases involving racial discrimination, determining if these diversity efforts truly produce engaged leaders or enhance empathy is impractical.
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The admissions programs' lack of clear connection between methods and goals hinders achieving educational diversity. UNC and Harvard measure diversity using broad, imprecise racial categories like Asian, Hispanic, etc., which may not accurately represent specific groups or promote genuine diversity. These categories often fail to address underrepresentation effectively and may favor certain groups over others based on arbitrary criteria.
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Courts struggle to scrutinize race-based admissions due to universities' claims of "trust." Despite historical deference, courts must ensure any racial use is constitutionally justified and measurable. The current programs don't meet these standards, leading to dissent calls for abandoning strict scrutiny, which is legally misguided. Additionally, these systems violate the Equal Protection Clause by disadvantaging minorities unfairly.
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The Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra doesn't emphasize musical instrument proficiency negatively, yet their admissions process is zero-sum, favoring some over others. Respondents claim race doesn't impact admissions but admit it's crucial for class demographics. Harvard's admissions lack validity, violating equal protection principles. Similarly, UNC's race influence is minor but cited by respondents as significant. The analysis isn't flawed; it's based on available records.
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The court criticizes race-based admissions for perpetuating stereotypes and devaluing merit. Programs like Harvard's and UNC's argue race is crucial, but the court rejects this, emphasizing equal protection against racial discrimination. Such programs lack a clear end point, as they aim for diversity without strict criteria.
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Harvard uses numerical data to track racial diversity, maintaining consistent racial representation in admitted classes. The admissions process involves assessing year-over-year changes to ensure diversity targets are met. This approach contrasts with a broader diversity metric, as seen in UNC's admissions, which focuses on underrepresentation percentages in their population.
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The University has not fully achieved its diversity goals due to non-proportional race representation. Racial balancing is unconstitutional as it contradicts equal protection, ensuring individuals are treated as such. Efforts to eliminate race inadvertently maintain its relevance. Respondents claim race-based admissions won't be needed once diversity benefits students, but these criteria are hard to measure. They propose maintaining race-based preferences for five more years, citing future irrelevance, based on Grutter's expectation.
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The Grutter decision indicated race-based admissions might become unnecessary by 2028. However, Harvard and UNC disagree, planning to continue using race-based criteria beyond that timeframe. Harvard admits no end point for its program, and UNC hasn't set one either. They argue periodic reviews allow indefinite use of race-based admissions. Despite dissenting opinions favoring race-based admissions, the Court generally rejects such interpretations, maintaining that race-based preferences will likely remain necessary.
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Justice Powell's Bakke ruling rejected race-based admissions for remedying societal discrimination, leading the Court to consistently rule against such policies post-Bakke. This view is echoed in cases like Hunt and Croson, emphasizing equal citizenship and rejecting reliance on historical discrimination for racial preferences. Dissenters ignore these precedents and invoke past dissent for changing the law.
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The dissents misinterpret the precedent on race-based admissions. Grutter emphasized temporary, limited racial admissions programs, not indefinite ones. The principal dissent incorrectly relies on Fisher II, which stressed strict scrutiny and duration limits, not permanent racial preferences. Harvard and UNC do not claim remedial justification for their admissions policies.
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The Supreme Court's opinion in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard College criticizes the dissent for ignoring established precedents on racial preferences and the Equal Protection Clause's stringent scrutiny. The dissent suggests the judiciary should dictate race-based admissions, contradicting historical and legal principles. The opinion dismisses the dissent's reliance on race-based programs and highlights that most U.S. universities and states do not use race in admissions. It emphasizes the judicial role's limits and reflects on the need for a Second Founding if the dissent's views become entrenched.
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The Supreme Court ruled that UNC's admissions programs violate the Equal Protection Clause by using race negatively and without measurable objectives. However, race can still be considered in how applicants' lives were affected by it, not through discriminatory means. The Court's ruling reverses previous rulings by lower courts and emphasizes the Constitution's color-blind nature, rejecting racial stereotyping in admissions.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has shifted on equality over time, initially endorsing segregation before correcting with Brown v. Board of Education in 1954. It later allowed race-based admissions temporarily in Grutter v. Bollinger (2003), but this remains unconstitutional. The author argues that all discrimination based on race violates the Constitution and criticizes Grutter. The Court now scrutinizes race-conscious admissions at Harvard and UNC, finding them unconstitutional. The author defends a colorblind Constitution and critiques affirmative action.
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The Fourteenth Amendment aimed for full equality under the law, prohibiting racial distinctions, a view supported by key figures like Harlan and the Brown v. Board Court. The Republican Party's 1864 platform promised to abolish slavery, leading to the Thirteenth Amendment's ratification in 1865, which outlawed slavery except as punishment for a crime. Its broad interpretation allowed Congress to legislate against slavery's remnants and enforce equality for freedmen, but further amendments were needed to safeguard these goals post-adoption.
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Black Codes restricted freed slaves' rights, like Mississippi's, limiting freedoms and prohibiting certain activities. Congress countered with the Civil Rights Act of 1866, declaring all U.S. citizens equal, without regard to race, with the same rights as whites. This act aimed for legal equality, setting a precedent over Dred Scott v. Sandford, which denied citizenship and rights to blacks.
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The 1866 Civil Rights Act declared all U.S. citizens, including African Americans and "Indians not taxed," aiming to extend equality beyond freed blacks. Senator Lyman Trumbull revised the bill, removing "African descent" language. This broadened citizenship intent was supported by the Thirteenth Amendment's anti-slavery authority. However, opponents, like President Andrew Johnson, questioned broad Congressional power, citing state authority over citizenship.
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Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 granted U.S. citizenship to Indians born in the U.S. Meanwhile, debates emerged to safeguard the 1866 Act's promise of black citizenship and equal rights, suggesting a constitutional amendment. Some believed Congress lacked power for 1866 Act but supported racial equality. Representative John Bingham proposed an amendment to secure Congress's power to enforce equality, while Representative Thaddeus Stevens introduced another, later revised, amendment barring discrimination based on race.
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The proposed 14th Amendment aimed for equal protection and due process, with an enforcement clause. It emphasized equal treatment, borrowing from the 13th Amendment. The Citizenship Clause clarified that all U.S. citizens are equal, aligning with the Civil Rights Act of 1866. Passed by House and Senate, it resolved citizenship ambiguities and unified justice standards.
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The Fourteenth Amendment, ratified in 1868, mandates equality before the law, prohibiting discrimination based on race or color. It guarantees citizenship and equal protection under the law, ensuring no state can deprive citizens of life, liberty, or property without due process. The amendment emphasizes broad equality, reflecting widespread congressional debates and intentions.
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The Fourteenth Amendment solidified Congress' authority to enact the Civil Rights Act of 1866, ensuring nondiscrimination rules that could not be repealed. It overruled Dred Scott's denial of citizenship rights to Black people and clarified that citizenship granted basic rights to all, not just whites. The Amendment, with its race-neutral text, combined with the Privileges or Immunities and Equal Protection Clauses, ensured equal protection for all citizens, supporting the colorblind principle. Post-ratification, Congress passed laws to enforce these protections, notably the Civil Rights Act of 1875, further affirming the colorblind interpretation.
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The Fourteenth Amendment aimed to counteract racial segregation through the Civil Rights Act of 1875. Supporters argued segregation didn't equate to equality, emphasizing colorblind laws. Prominent figures like Senator Sumner and Representative Lynch advocated for eliminating racial distinctions under the law. The Legislature believed racial discrimination was unlawful. Early Supreme Court interpretations followed this colorblind approach.
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The Court's decisions emphasized equal rights for all races, including Asians, by applying the Fourteenth Amendment's protections broadly. Initially, the Slaughter-House Cases highlighted that these amendments aimed at securing freedom and protection for all citizens, regardless of race. Over time, the Court reinforced that racial classifications were prohibited to prevent prejudice, as seen in Strauder v. West Virginia and Virginia v. Rives. Despite these assurances, the Plessy v. Ferguson ruling contradicted these principles by upholding racial segregation.
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The text discusses the historical and legal interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment regarding racial equality and colorblindness. It contrasts earlier Court views with Justice Harlan's dissent, which argued against laws favoring a dominant race. Despite this, segregation persisted, and recent cases like Plessy v. Ferguson have been reconsidered for violating equality. The text criticizes a modern "antisubordination" view of the Amendment, arguing it lacks original meaning, citing the Freedmen's Bureau Acts as examples of colorblind policy.
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The Freedmen's Bureau served freed slaves and white refugees; the Fourteenth Amendment aimed for equal rights, not racial equality. Some laws, like 1866 and 1867, discriminated based on race, partly to address exploitation and local issues, though they might pass strict scrutiny. These laws could undo past discrimination despite racially disproportionate impacts.
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The case discusses race-based remedies during the 1860s and 1870s aimed at state-enforced slavery, questioning their inconsistency with the colorblind Constitution. Thomas, J. argues these measures, alongside the Civil Rights Act of 1866, were intended for equal rights without racial bias, countering Sotomayor's dissent. Sotomayor highlights race-conscious laws like the Freedmen's Bureau Act, though acknowledging some beneficiaries were not exclusively black. The Civil Rights Act aimed to equalize rights for all citizens, not single out any racial group.
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The document discusses civil rights protections, emphasizing equal treatment regardless of race. It mentions federal and state laws enforcing racial equality, noting South Carolina's burden-shifting rule and Kentucky's aid to black paupers. Despite these laws, they don't support the idea that the Fourteenth Amendment allowed race-based discrimination. The text highlights broader racial discrimination laws, contradicting the antisubordination view, which claims the Amendment allowed such distinctions.
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The text emphasizes adherence to the Fourteenth Amendment's colorblind requirements, rejecting racial discrimination. Courts must apply strict scrutiny, requiring universities to link racial discrimination to educational benefits. Title VI prohibits racial classifications but does not support race-conscious admissions, reflecting a colorblind legal approach.
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The Fourteenth Amendment case discusses Harvard and UNC's vague justifications for diversity programs. The Court finds these interests insufficient and unmeasurable, noting Harvard's report lacks clear educational benefits from racial diversity. Harvard doesn't effectively differentiate racial diversity from other forms of diversity, questioning its educational value. UNC's interest in societal living is criticized as lacking educational focus.
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UNC lacks justification for favoring racial diversity over diverse perspectives, citing no tangible educational benefits. Civic gains like tolerance aren't substantiated with specific evidence. Educational claims about cognitive development are weak, and benefits from diversity are often cultural or ideological, not racial. Universities must prove compelling interest to survive scrutiny against racial harm, with strict legal standards barring race-based sorting.
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The Court rejects racial discrimination in admissions, citing insufficient educational benefits of segregation and diversity. It demands universities show meaningful connections between their practices and goals, rejecting self-justifying claims. Judicial skepticism is essential to counter discrimination, exemplified by history and past cases like Grutter and McDonnell Douglas. Harvard's admissions past reflects discriminatory practices.
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Harvard and UNC have histories involving racial discrimination; Harvard excluded Jews for racial purity, and UNC segregated students until a court mandated desegregation. The Supreme Court now requires universities to justify racial discrimination in admissions with a compelling state interest based on evidence, which seems unlikely to succeed. Universities claim affirmative action is justified for diversity and integration but the Court only recognizes educational benefit as a compelling interest.
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The Grutter case discusses education-based diversity interest and attempts to stretch it into broader remedial goals. However, the Court rejects these expansions, viewing them as disguised remedial justifications. The Court, in Bakke and other cases, has consistently distinguished between remedial actions for past discrimination and race-conscious measures like affirmative action. New theories lack precedent backing, and any compensation must traceable to past discrimination and demonstrate ongoing discriminatory effects.
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The Fourteenth Amendment aims to eliminate racial discrimination. Courts impose limits on racial policies like Harvard's to prevent perpetuating past discrimination. Current race-conscious admissions at Harvard and UNC ignore historical ancestry, discriminating against ethnic groups Harvard previously favored. These policies are seen as unjust by the Constitution, leading to harmful outcomes. The colorblind rule and logic support ending race-conscious programs, yet universities assert their racial discrimination aligns with court precedents. This debate highlights the contradiction in using racial discrimination to allegedly promote equality.
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The Constitution prohibits racial classifications, emphasizing equality. Founding documents and figures like Locke, Hobbes, and Montesquieu underscored the principle of equal rights. The Virginia Bill of Rights and other state constitutions echoed this sentiment. Prominent Founders advocated for equality, reflecting America's commitment to natural rights and rejecting slavery.
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The U.S. initially failed to uphold equality, maintaining slavery and constitutional provisions supporting it. Lincoln emphasized equality for all, including immigrants and blacks, based on natural rights. The Fourteenth Amendment rejected racial discrimination, asserting equal status regardless of skin color. Despite this, segregationist "separate but equal" laws persisted, as highlighted by Plessy v. Ferguson, which claimed legal distinctions between races did not undermine equality. Justice Harlan was the lone dissenter, advocating true equality before the law, though Plessy's impact endured for over half a century.
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In Brown v. Board of Education, the Court overturned "separate but equal," declaring racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional, as it inherently creates inequality. This principle was solidified by subsequent cases, emphasizing that race-based classifications are inherently unconstitutional. The Court's precedents continue to uphold this standard, affirming that racial segregation in public facilities violates the Fourteenth Amendment.
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The text discusses the importance of adhering to equality under the law, as promised by the Declaration of Independence and affirmed by the Fourteenth Amendment. It critiques race-conscious admissions programs in universities, arguing they contradict historical patterns of racial discrimination. The text references past segregationist arguments claiming that racial discrimination was necessary for societal harmony. The author cautions against using racial criteria for racial discrimination today, citing past injustices and the harmful consequences of segregatory policies.
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Segregation was justified as a public policy to prevent racial violence and improve relations. Critics argue that once segregation ends, social friction increases. Experts previously claimed racial policies were beneficial, but history shows elites often err. Affirmative action redistributes students but doesn't boost overall access to higher education. Legal precedents emphasize a colorblind approach to education.
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The article discusses the effects of affirmative action in college admissions, particularly focusing on Harvard College. It argues that policies favoring minority students can lead to a mismatch with their academic peers, resulting in underperformance and less success, especially in STEM fields. Critics claim that these policies can stigmatize minority students, affecting their self-esteem and future opportunities. The piece suggests that these practices might disadvantage both successful and less successful minority students, perpetuating systemic inequities.
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The text discusses affirmative action and its impact on race-based discrimination. It highlights concerns about whether minority advancement results from merit or racial factors, questioning the fairness of such inquiries. Critics argue that affirmative action's aesthetic solutions neglect true academic needs and perpetuate racial stigma. Some data shows a correlation between race and success, though universities lack comprehensive admissions data to prove this. Affirmative action may inadvertently harm other racial groups due to inherent biases. The text concludes that affirmative action's intent to aid certain races inherently disadvantages others, making its secondary effects contentious.
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Courts struggle to assess racially discriminatory college admissions programs, as they inherently create a zero-sum competition for limited seats. Asian Americans, despite alleging racial discrimination, have not historically benefited from racial advantages. Historically, discriminatory laws targeted Asians similarly to those against blacks. Race-conscious admissions are mathematically discriminatory, benefiting some races while disadvantaging others. Universities admit race influences admissions decisions, affecting African American and Hispanic applicants disproportionately. Asian Americans' civil rights battles, defined by citizenship and immigrant status, differ from those of African Americans.
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The Court sanctioned segregation, supported internment camps for Japanese Americans, and endorsed discriminatory policies against Asian Americans. Universities' affirmative action unfairly targets non-segregated applicants, burdening those not responsible for past racial injustices. This approach fails to improve race relations, instead highlighting racial divides.
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Affirmative action has stalled racial progress since Bakke, with demands for racially-oriented solutions rising. Justice Scalia criticized racial segregation in colleges, noting ongoing trends of separate minority programs. Studies show 43% of schools offer segregated housing, orientation, and graduation ceremonies, fostering racial divisions. These policies risk perpetuating prejudices, causing resentment among white and Asian applicants who feel disadvantaged by racial discrimination.
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Affirmative action policies create racial polarization by reducing individuals to their skin color, ignoring the Constitution's intent to safeguard against factionalism. Race is a social construct, shifting over time, yet university policies force individuals into narrow racial categories, reinforcing stereotypes and unnecessary division. These policies, based on false determinism, contribute to racial friction and factionalism, undermining equality and individual identity.
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The text discusses the dangers of ignoring diversity in favor of rigid theories and policies that undermine individuality. It argues that racial policies like affirmative action don't solve racial issues; true equality requires treating everyone equally under the law. Justice Jackson's dissent focuses on racial subjugation and advocates for racial metrics to "level the playing field," which the concurring opinion rejects. It emphasizes the U.S. Constitution's color-blind principle of equality under the law, dismissing racial distinctions in civil rights.
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The Fourteenth Amendment prohibits racial discrimination, guaranteeing equality under the law. Justice Jackson, however, argues race should guide outcomes, claiming disparities exist due to race alone, despite acknowledging that many factors, not race alone, contribute to differences. Her views unfairly label all blacks as victims and dismiss individual achievements. Critics argue race-based claims lack causal evidence, and socioeconomic factors should guide consideration.
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JUSTICE JACKSON's argument misuses race by equating applicants' skin color with inherent traits, ignoring personal experiences and choices. She promotes courts deferring to "experts" for race-based discrimination, empowering elites to define fairness. This system fails law and reason, perpetuating stereotypes and leading to impractical and harmful measures to "level the playing field," including unjustified wealth transfers and quotas.
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Justice Jackson argues race-conscious admissions are necessary for fair comparisons. She questions why race should disproportionately impact James's admission, unlike John's, who should consider his ancestors' actions. Jackson critiques racial stereotypes, emphasizing diversity within racial groups and suggesting that individual merit should guide admissions decisions, rather than inherited traits or racial biases.
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The text argues against race-based preferences in college admissions, highlighting historical failures and suggesting that a colorblind approach, as per the Fourteenth Amendment, aligns with individual merit. It cites successful examples of racially diverse enrollment without racial preferences, implying that such policies only perpetuate victimization.
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Richard Sander argues that race-neutral policies can achieve racial harmony and equality without affirmative action's burdens. Meritocratic systems, with objective grading, ensure fairness and highlight students' true capabilities, dispelling racist myths. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) excel in educating Black students, particularly in STEM, and produce a high percentage of Black professionals. Therefore, allowing racial discrimination undermines these achievements, as HBCUs have proven effective and more successful than some other universities.
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HBCUs symbolize black leadership and success, exemplified by Dunbar High School, which produced notable graduates despite its decline post-integration. Thomas argues race-conscious admissions are unconstitutional, aligning with Brown's ruling against racial discrimination in education.
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Justice Gorsuch, concurring in the Supreme Court's decision, asserts that Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in programs receiving federal funds. He emphasizes that the law applies to Harvard and UNC, both receiving federal aid, for which they routinely discriminate. The court must interpret Title VI's terms as understood at the time it was enacted, highlighting its core prohibition against discrimination.
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Title VI prohibits federal fund recipients from intentionally discriminating against individuals based on race, color, or national origin, regardless of any other factor or motivation. Discrimination must be "because of" these protected characteristics, not just "because of" other reasons.
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In 1964, Congress enacted Title VI and Title VII to ensure equal opportunity for federal funding recipients and employers, respectively, preventing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. These laws share identical language, implying uniform meaning, which the Supreme Court has consistently applied. Both Title VI and Title VII aim for individual equality.

In the current case, both Harvard and UNC use race in admissions decisions, prompting applicants to select identity boxes from a federal commission's 1970s classifications. These classifications, created without expert input, categorize identities without scientific rigor.
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The legal classifications for race and ethnicity in admissions processes are criticized for being based on stereotypes. Categories like "Asian" and "Hispanic" lack meaningful distinctions, grouping diverse populations. The "White" category includes a wide range of ethnicities, and "Black or African American" covers varied backgrounds. These classifications are seen as increasingly incoherent, failing to reflect the diversity and complexities of individual identities.
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The increasingly multicultural landscape has sparked disputes over racial and ethnic identity, leading to conflicting decisions about Hispanic status. Some individuals, such as those with Italian-Argentine or Cuban ancestry, are denied Hispanic identity, while others, like a Sephardic Jew or a person with a Mexican grandparent, are granted it. This diversity has led to hidden identities and a market for consultants advising students to downplay their heritage for college admissions, despite claims race-conscious admissions benefit Asian Americans. Harvard and UNC apply race in admissions, sometimes disadvantaging applicants based on race, and the concern is that disadvantaged families cannot afford the consultants guiding these decisions.
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The Common Application now lets applicants choose from various background descriptions, but Harvard and UNC's use of this data remains undisclosed. Title VI prohibits racial preferences, but race can still impact admissions. Harvard admits race affects overall ratings, with certain groups possibly receiving a "tip." Committees consider race in recommendations, and underrepresentation may lead to more focus on affected groups.
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The committee considers race and its impact on admissions, impacting mainly African American and Hispanic applicants, while excluding white and Asian applicants. This practice is deemed non-neutral and discriminatory. At UNC, race influences decisions, with a deliberate, race-conscious approach favoring underrepresented minorities.
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The district courts and Harvard's data from 2009-2018 show stable racial composition: 10-12% African American, 8-12% Hispanic, 17-20% Asian American. This stability may indicate consistent admissions practices or reflect the school's focus on race. The litigation mainly focuses on race's role in admissions, with Harvard and UNC claiming race is one of many factors in a holistic review. SFFA argues race influences admissions, benefitting certain groups. Harvard shifted focus to subjective criteria in the 1920s to manage Jewish student numbers discreetly. SFFA suggests this "holistic" approach still favors certain racial demographics.
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Harvard and UNC argue over race-conscious admissions. They claim diversity is crucial, but differ on diversity definition and measurement. SFFA criticizes their lack of clear diversity metrics and interest in non-racial diversity markers. They suggest alternatives like reducing legacy preferences and increasing financial aid could achieve similar diversity without race-based practices.
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The dissent criticizes the opinion for acknowledging that other universities use race-neutral tools. However, the dissent itself goes beyond the facts by referencing past studies. The opinion states that the dissent's arguments exceed the trial record by discussing other admissions data. It mentions changes Harvard proposed but Harvard resisted, affecting less than 5% of applicants but accounting for 30% of admitted students. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act does not require answers to the complex questions about race in admissions.
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Harvard and UNC's admissions favor race-based tips, violating Title VI despite non-racial factors. Gorsuch's concurrence notes Title VI prohibits even partial discrimination, regardless of non-racial considerations. The dissent misinterprets precedent but fails to argue against Bostock's interpretation of Title VII, which supports the federal government's view. Lower courts confirmed racial bias in admissions tips at Harvard and UNC.
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Race-based affirmative action at Harvard excludes Asian American and white students. Despite claims of non-prioritization, intentional discrimination is acknowledged. Dissent ignores benefits for some Asian Americans and dismisses findings that Harvard's policies admit fewer of them. The concurrence highlights that "neutrality" isn't enough, and race is crucial in admissions decisions.
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The text discusses legal challenges to race-conscious admissions policies at Harvard and UNC, highlighting a case from Bakke, which allowed some racial consideration in admissions. The main points are:

1. Title VI prohibits discrimination based on race in federal funding, yet Harvard and UNC continue to face legal battles over racial admission practices.
2. Bakke involved a medical school policy setting aside spots for minority applicants, which the Supreme Court found excessive.
3. The Court allowed some race considerations in admissions under certain circumstances.
4. There is disagreement on how courts should interpret and apply Title VI, emphasizing strict adherence to statutory meaning.
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In a case involving Title VI and racial preferences in higher education, the Supreme Court initially split on the interpretation of equal protection under the Equal Protection Clause. Justice Powell and Justice Brennan disagreed on the permissible scope of racial preferences. Justice Stevens focused on Title VI as the basis for finding a violation. Over time, the Court's focus shifted to the Fourteenth Amendment, leading to confusion. For decades, courts applied strict scrutiny to race considerations, except in higher education where "diversity" was deemed a sufficient educational mission. This approach differs for elementary and secondary schools.
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The Supreme Court's decision in Community Schools v. Seattle School Dist. No. 1 (2007) clarified that colleges and universities have a "special niche" in the Constitution but cannot use race as a sole criterion for admissions. They may consider race as a "plus factor" to achieve diversity but must limit it and not engage in racial quotas. Mechanical diversity bonuses are unconstitutional, and the approach must logically conclude. This decision returns to traditional Equal Protection Clause standards, forbidding race-based distinctions unless strict scrutiny is met, echoing John Marshall Harlan's dissent in Plessy v. Ferguson. The ruling emphasizes Title VI's independent force over constitutional interpretations.
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Title VI prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in federal programs, applying to both state and private entities. Unlike the Equal Protection Clause, which applies to all state classifications requiring varying scrutiny, Title VI targets specific racial, color, and national origin distinctions without such regulation. Justices Powell and Brennan linked Title VI to Equal Protection without focusing on its text but instead referenced legislative history, often selectively interpreting it.
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Title VI's remedial purpose and legislative history demand its interpretation beyond the Equal Protection Clause. Judges must respect statutory text, not improvise, as their imagination shouldn't override Congress's intent. The Court should re-evaluate Title VI independently, recognizing its strength and impact, not as mere suggestion. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 remains pivotal, prohibiting racial discrimination under Title VI.
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Justice Kavanaugh concurs with the Court's decision, emphasizing equal protection under the Fourteenth Amendment. Racial classifications face strict judicial scrutiny and must be narrowly tailored to a compelling governmental interest. Deviation from equal treatment must be temporary. Affirmative action in education has been upheld as temporary since 1978's Bakke ruling.
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The Grutter decision indicated race-based affirmative action in higher education won't be justified beyond 25 years unless new conditions exist. Justices O'Connor, Thomas, Scalia, and Kennedy concurred with this view, while Ginsburg and Breyer acknowledged but questioned the 25-year limit. The Court allowed temporary affirmative action to address current minority barriers but emphasized racial classifications should be temporary and limited.
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The Grutter Court upheld the requirement that race-based affirmative action in higher education must have a temporary termination point, ensuring racial classifications serve equality goals. Decisions like Board of Ed. of Oklahoma City Public Schools v. Dowell and Pasadena City Bd. of Ed. v. Spangler indicate racial classifications, once established, cannot persist indefinitely. By 2003, many such programs had operated for 25-35 years, prompting a petition against indefinite continuation. The Grutter Court rejected these arguments, maintaining a balance for narrowly tailored affirmative actions, aligning with precedents that demand temporary race-conscious measures.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that race-based affirmative action in higher education can continue only for another generation. Though Harvard and North Carolina desire to ignore this limit, the Court's decision respects Grutter's 25-year timeframe. Justices Sotomayor, Kagan, and Jackson disagree, citing the historical context of racial injustices but concur that the precedent does not support indefinite affirmative action.
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The Court's decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College establishes a 25-year temporal limit for race-based affirmative action in admissions, starting with the class of 2028. The decision supports continued affirmative action for another generation unless unforeseen events occur. Justice Sotomayor dissents, arguing that racial discrimination persists, and highlights that civil rights laws and race-neutral measures can mitigate past discrimination's effects. The Court's opinion aligns with equal protection precedents.
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JUSTICE JACKSON joined in dissent, arguing the Equal Protection Clause has never been colorblind. The Court has historically allowed limited use of race in college admissions for diversity benefits. The recent ruling reverses this precedent, emphasizing superficial colorblindness, undermining racial equality and educational opportunity. This contradicts the Constitution's vision of equality and entrench racial inequality.
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Southern States limited Black education to ensure slavery's survival. Abolition, driven by the Thirteenth Amendment, was a transformative movement, not a single event. Education was vital for liberation and resistance, helping Black people challenge power dynamics. Despite emancipation, systemic racism persisted through oppressive "Black Codes." Black Americans advocated for equal education to promote freedom and equality during Reconstruction.
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The Thirteenth Amendment enabled forced labor post-Civil War by allowing Southern states to impose involuntary servitude as punishment for Black convicts. Congress responded by drafting the Fourteenth Amendment, aiming to secure civil and political rights for newly freed Black Americans, emphasizing equality under the law.
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The Fourteenth Amendment allows race-conscious policies, as seen by race-conscious laws like the Freedmen's Bureau Act. This act supported education for freedmen, especially Black students, and funded Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Despite claims of a "color-blind" Constitution, such actions confirm race-conscious policies were enacted.
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The Civil Rights Act of 1866 aimed to eliminate racial discrimination by granting equal rights to all, including those denied by Black Codes. While some argued it favored Black people, the Act recognized racial distinctions and privileges. Despite President Johnson's veto, Congress overrode it, emphasizing race-based protections.
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Congress reenacted race-conscious policies post-Civil War, funding racial minorities and protecting "colored soldiers." Despite objections, these actions were dismissed as class legislation. Race-conscious admissions now face constitutional challenges, stemming from this history.
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Segregation, causing unequal opportunities, permeated societal sectors, including schools. Initially justified by Plessy, segregation was deemed a caste system by Justice Harlan, who argued it excluded Black citizens from "white-only" spaces. The Supreme Court's decision in Brown overturned Plessy, recognizing that separate schools are inherently unequal and violating the Equal Protection Clause. It emphasized education's role in societal equality and ordered the integration of schools.
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Segregation in education harms democracy and racial minorities. Brown v. Board affirmed the need for racially integrated schools for equal education access. Subsequent cases, like Green v. New Kent County School Bd., emphasized dismantling entrenched segregation and requiring affirmative steps beyond neutrality to achieve integration, rejecting arguments for race-blind approaches.
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The dissent in this case argues that public schools must admit students racially nondiscriminately, contrary to Brown v. Board's requirement for colorblind policies. It falsely claims alignment with Brown's goals. The Court's opinion today mirrors its past stance, emphasizing affirmative actions for racial equality. Justice Marshall supported race-conscious admissions, opposing the current colorblind approach.
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The Fourteenth Amendment's legacy emphasizes racial inequality and class-based discrimination against Black Americans. Post-Brown, the Court upheld diversity in education, as seen in Bakke, Grutter, and Fisher. These cases recognized race's role in admissions for diversity's educational benefits, extending Brown's legacy.
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Universities should embrace racial diversity to combat stereotypes and prepare students for a globalized world. Inclusive institutions boost public trust and societal stability, particularly in education. Diversity fosters robust idea exchange and supports constitutional freedoms. Historical rulings recognize the value of racial diversity in admissions for educational benefits.
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The Fourteenth Amendment permits racial equality in college admissions, acknowledging current racial inequality persists, contrary to historical precedent. Segregation remains widespread, affecting minority students who face resource shortages due to poverty and segregated schools. Addressing racial inequity requires acknowledging it.
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Underrepresented minorities face systemic inequities leading to achievement gaps, lower educational attainment, and higher risks of discipline and involvement in criminal justice. Factors include unequal access to resources, parental educational background, and early education opportunities. In North Carolina, racial inequality persists in K-12 education, violating constitutional access to equal educational opportunities.
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Students from underrepresented backgrounds face barriers to elite college admissions, despite their talent and potential. Structural inequalities reinforce racial disparities in education and broader society, affecting employment, wealth, and healthcare. Education is crucial for social mobility, yet racial disparities persist deeply. Historical exclusion by institutions like UNC and Harvard underscores ongoing issues. Context is vital in race-conscious admissions.
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The document you provided covers a case related to racial discrimination and admissions policies at the University of North Carolina (UNC), focusing on the history and ongoing impact of racial segregation and discrimination. Here's a brief overview:

1. **Racial History and Segregation**: UNC has a history of racial segregation and exclusion, with leadership rooted in white supremacy and resistance to integration after the Brown v. Board of Education decision. This resistance persisted well into the 1980s, with UNC even winning a lawsuit against federal desegregation efforts by North Carolina officials.

2. **Historical Challenges**: Black students at UNC have faced significant discrimination, including racial epithets, hate mail, and Ku Klux Klan rallies. The first Black woman enrolled in 1963, but minority enrollment was low, leading to harassment and isolation.

3. **Current Context**: The document mentions a lawsuit "22 Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College," highlighting the need for diverse admissions policies to address past injustices and inequities.

4. **Ongoing Issues**: Despite integration, racial disparities persist at UNC, with buildings named after white supremacists and ongoing experiences of racial harassment and tokenism. The student body remains predominantly white, with 72% identifying as non-Hispanic white.

5. **Dissenting Opinion**: Justice Sotomayor's dissent underscores the urgency of current admissions policies to address racial diversity goals and the legacy of racial subjugation at UNC. 

This document highlights the complex legacy of racial injustice and the ongoing struggle for equity in education.
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Harvard's origins were intertwined with slavery and racial inequality. It benefited from the slave trade and racial subordination. Despite its current diversity claims, Black students made up only 8% in 2023, highlighting institutional flaws. Harvard's campus culture endured discrimination until the 20th century, promoting racist theories and limiting Black and women's access. Radcliffe, a Harvard extension, denied racial minorities housing and scholarships until women earned Harvard degrees in 1963.
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The majority decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard College dismisses longstanding precedents, effectively overruling Grutter, and ignores historical and current inequalities in higher education. It dismisses the need to justify its changes and undermines policies aimed at diversity and inclusion.
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Harvard and UNC's admissions programs comply with Title VI, following the Equal Protection Clause. Justice Gorsuch argues for a higher standard under Title VI but lacks support. The Court declines to address his argument. The petition's case relies heavily on expert testimony, unlike the universities. Both courts favor the universities, and the Court granted certiorari to address the issues.
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The App. to Pet. for Cert. in No. 20-1199 concerns SFFA seeking certiorari to address race-based admissions in UNC and Harvard. The Court's precedents allow race in admissions if non-race alternatives exist that support diversity and are administratively viable. SFFA's race-neutral alternatives are deemed flawed and unrealistic, failing to meet these criteria.
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The text discusses college admissions challenges and proposals. Fisher II and related cases highlight tensions with achieving educational diversity. SFFA's plans are criticized as impractical and could disproportionately affect Native American students. The courts found UNC needn't adopt SFFA's proposals. Harvard's admissions are also narrowly tailored, as SFFA's alternatives aren't viable. Harvard, like UNC, has adopted some SFFA's recommendations but none are effective.
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The court reviewed claims about financial aid and recruiting practices at Harvard, rejecting allegations of discrimination against Asian American students and Black representation. Justice Gorsuch criticized the dissent for not adhering to factual findings, while the dissent highlighted potential negative impacts of proposed diversity measures on academic and extracurricular diversity. The court upheld the permissible use of race in admissions as part of holistic review, with Harvard's program aiming to enhance racial diversity without making race the sole criterion.
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The case discusses Harvard's admissions process, emphasizing its use of race in a holistic review, allowing for diversity-related "tips" without preferential treatment. While dissenting justices argue race impacts minority representation, the court maintains its use is narrowly tailored, noting limited racial impact.
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Harvard increased Hispanic and African-American representation significantly, while its Asian-American representation decreased slightly. The Supreme Court cited this to argue against Harvard's admissions practices, noting UNC's smaller impact of race in admissions. Courts found Harvard's admissions practices comply with diversity goals without racial quotas, as Harvard's diversity varied yearly and lacked expert racial balancing support.
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The provided text discusses the ongoing admissions review process at Harvard University, emphasizing its compliance with Supreme Court precedents regarding race in admissions. Harvard's approach involves periodic reviews to assess the necessity of race in admissions, which aligns with Supreme Court rulings, such as Grutter and Fisher II. The majority's criticism, however, falsely claims that Harvard engages in racial balancing by manipulating numbers. The dissent highlights that Harvard's admissions process is holistic, individualized, and does not rely on race as a defining feature of applicants. The dissent argues that evidence shows admissions consider numerous criteria, and the majority's reliance on a misleading chart ignores broader data trends that demonstrate increased admissions for minority groups, including Asian Americans. These trends contradict the notion of racial quotas and highlight the racial makeup of applicants remains relatively stable.
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In a dissenting opinion, Sotomayor argues that the Court's decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, undermines prior precedents by invalidating racial preferences based on vague and overbroad criteria. The dissent highlights that the majority's claims mirror arguments made in earlier dissents, suggesting that the Court's ruling is an overreach that contradicts its own established principles. The dissent also critiques the notion that precise racial preferences are mandatory for maintaining an unchanging demographic composition, arguing that other factors, like standardized test scores, could equally explain such composition without racial considerations.
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The Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson undermines precedents like Bakke, Grutter, and Fisher, disregarding equal protection concerns and prioritizing personal policy preferences over established legal principles. It lacks justification and disregards established legal and factual grounds, harming representation and institutional legitimacy. A limited race use in admissions aligns with constitutional equal protection, as upheld by earlier rulings.
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The Court allows race in some voting district cases but denies it in educational settings, contradicting past rulings. The dissent argues this undermines equal protection. The majority permits race in limited college admissions but exempts military academies. The dissent criticizes the Court's reasoning, citing outdated premises.
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The Court's decision to carve out military academies from race-conscious college admissions is seen as arbitrary and disregards broader institutions like religious universities, which also consider race. Concurring justices agree that racial classifications are constitutionally permissible if they advance compelling interests narrowly tailored. While some justices advocate for a "colorblind" Constitution, historical analyses suggest otherwise, indicating that the Constitution allows race-conscious measures to address past discrimination and prevent societal harms.
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The Court overrules precedent on race-conscious admissions, citing a colorblind interpretation of the Constitution. It deems racial diversity an inescapable factor, overruling Bakke, Grutter, and Fisher. The dissent argues this decision disregards longstanding precedent, undermining the compelling interest in diversity. Despite this, the Court introduces a unique measurability requirement, contradicting its past precedent.
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The Court's decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard College (2023) disregards the educational benefits of diversity, dismissing racial integration as unimportant. The majority claims race's role in admissions is insufficient, despite past precedents supporting a limited use for diversity benefits. They argue that current programs disadvantage certain racial groups, labeling holistic admissions as unfair. However, race is only one of many factors in diverse and inclusive admissions, allowing for varied talents and perspectives, contrary to the Court's restrictive stance.
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The text discusses the benefits of diverse, multidimensional admissions systems in higher education, particularly for underrepresented racial minorities. Harvard's system, which awards points to applicants categorized as "ALDC," predominantly includes white applicants, while underrepresented groups are often disadvantaged by a focus on grades and test scores. The Court argues that this policy unfairly favors racial minorities, contradicting historical precedents supporting equal opportunity and racial integration.
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The dissent argues that racial integration is essential for achieving equality, citing historical exclusion and the need for holistic admissions. The Court's colorblind approach undermines the Fourteenth Amendment and unfairly burdens minority students, who must express their racial identity to be fully considered. The dissent asserts that race should be considered alongside other factors to promote diversity, echoing historical precedents like Brown v. Board of Education.
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The Court's opinion allows universities to consider how race affects students' lives, but it limits this by focusing on individual qualities, not race alone. Dissenting, the Court argues that this approach undermines actual diversity concerns and perpetuates the false narrative of race-based preferences, despite precedents allowing limited, holistic consideration of race in admissions.
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The Court's decision, impacting Harvard and UNC admissions, doesn't find evidence of race-based admissions. It imposes a standardized application format, disregarding unique racial perspectives. The dissent argues that acknowledging racial experiences enriches diversity and diminishes stereotypes. The ruling supports holistic admissions but risks perpetuating stereotypes by limiting diversity.
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The Court's ruling allows colleges to consider socioeconomic diversity and other factors in student admissions, not race. Dissenting opinion emphasizes maintaining diversity beyond race. Admissions should not rely solely on academic metrics to avoid excluding talented students. The decision doesn't clarify how to measure diversity effectively.
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The Court's decision undermines race-conscious admissions by mandating unspecified precision, creating chaos and inflexible systems, likely leading to litigation. It invalidates specific racial categories, akin to federal data methods, without evidence of racial discrimination.
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Students choose racial identity categories; courts confuse them. Harvard and UNC's race-conscious programs deemed unconstitutional due to lack of expiration dates, based on misinterpretation of Grutter. Term 'Asian American' developed by activists, not bureaucrats. Grutter didn't mandate specific expiration of racial preferences.
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The Court's ruling in Grutter emphasizes periodic review of race-conscious admissions, not a fixed deadline. It encourages universities to assess necessity and explore alternatives, ensuring race is used appropriately. The dissent argues this approach, based on ongoing scrutiny and data analysis, aligns with precedents. The Court's demand for strict deadlines is seen as unrealistic, given racial inequality's persistence and unpredictability. Harvard and UNC follow these principles, assessing fairness and demographic impacts. The dissent criticizes the majority's interpretation of this scrutiny as unconstitutional racial balancing, highlighting its importance for achieving educational benefits and the role of numbers in admissions processes.
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Justice Kavanaugh suggests Grutter should have an expiration, arguing racial inequality requires more than affirmative action. However, Grutter's focus isn't on scheduling but upholding constitutional principles. Justice Sotomayor dissents, arguing race-conscious admissions help meet diversity goals, countering Justice Thomas' claims that race-conscious policies harm minorities. Thomas's "mismatch" hypothesis is discredited, as research shows diverse schools improve minority student outcomes. Justice Thomas relies on flawed studies, ignoring substantial evidence supporting affirmative admissions' success in legal careers.
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A 2016 article argues that studies supporting the mismatch hypothesis are flawed, misleading, and biased, refuting the mismatch theory. Justice Thomas equates affirmative action with segregation, claiming it instills inferiority, but studies show this notion perpetuates harmful stereotypes. School segregation harms Black students by signaling inferiority, while affirmative action ensures diversity and inclusion, benefiting all. Justice Thomas also falsely links race-conscious admissions to increased affinity groups, despite lack of evidence for harm and evidence showing these groups aid minority visibility and reduce stigma.
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The text discusses legal challenges against Harvard's admissions policies, particularly focusing on race-conscious practices. It highlights concerns about racial isolation and stereotypes affecting Black and Asian American students, noting that affinity groups can benefit these communities. The Supreme Court case in question examines Harvard's use of a subjective personal rating component, which some allege discriminates against Asian Americans. However, the case was unsuccessful, as courts found no discrimination, and the personal rating is deemed race-neutral. The text underscores ongoing challenges with racial stereotypes despite legal setbacks.
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In the dissent, Justice Sotomayor argues that race-conscious admissions are crucial for diverse, understanding classes and benefiting Asian American applicants. She highlights that these policies allow for recognizing individual backgrounds and increase Asian American enrollment. The dissent counters Justice Thomas's claims and emphasizes the support from diverse students for race-conscious admissions.
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Today's decision affects significant rights and expectations, favoring stare decisis. Race-conscious admissions aim to enhance diverse, cross-cultural experiences for students, benefiting universities and respondents financially and resource-wise. However, the ruling forces institutions to overhaul their admissions practices, contrary to decades of reliance on precedent like Grutter. Affirmative action has historically increased minority enrollment, yet abandoning it risks societal progress. The dissent argues this decision could harm diversity and opportunity, likening it to abandoning an umbrella in the rain.
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Underrepresented minority students suffer from reduced college enrollments due to bans on race-conscious admissions. California's ban led to a significant drop in minority enrollments, with Black and Latino students seeing substantial declines in elite universities. Persistent underrepresentation persists, highlighting the negative impact on diversity and society's future.
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The U.S. military and federal workforce emphasize the importance of racial diversity for officer qualifications and leadership. Diversity in military academies and civilian universities, such as Harvard's ROTC, is crucial for readiness and global competitiveness. Historical examples, like the Vietnam War, highlight racial diversity's necessity to maintain military integrity. Racial diversity is essential for mission readiness and national security. Additionally, equitable college admissions benefit public service, requiring diverse perspectives in government and medical fields.
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The dissent highlights the benefits of race-conscious college admissions for underserved communities, emphasizing improved healthcare and educational outcomes. It argues that diverse environments enhance teaching, legal, business, and research sectors, benefiting from increased equity and innovation. The decision at issue limits diversity in leadership pipelines, reducing socioeconomic mobility and perpetuating racial inequality.
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The Court's end to race-conscious admissions exacerbates racial disparities, limiting opportunities for diverse representation in leadership roles. By focusing predominantly on white graduates, it reinforces segregation and diminishes inclusivity in institutions. True equality of opportunity in diverse schools is vital for democratic society.
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The Supreme Court overrules longstanding precedent by enforcing a superficial "race blindness" rule, undermining racial equality efforts. Despite this, diversity remains a core American value, and progress toward racial justice continues. The Court's decision highlights its limitations in confronting persistent racial inequalities.
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Justice Sotomayor argues that race consideration in college admissions isn't prohibited by the Constitution or Title VI. Dissenting Justice Jackson counters that race should be considered to address historical racial inequality, citing examples like UNC's admissions process and referencing significant historical injustices against Black Americans.
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The text discusses the contradiction between slavery and the founding principles of the U.S. and the challenges faced during Reconstruction. Despite the Union's survival, eleven states chose slavery, and African Americans in the South were seen as crucial allies. However, after the Civil War, the Fourteenth Amendment aimed to protect their rights, but President Johnson vetoed it, fearing favoritism toward Black Americans. This resistance led to the weakening of Reconstruction efforts and judicial restrictions on enforcing civil rights, as seen in cases like Plessy v. Ferguson and the Civil Rights Cases.
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The Union for white rights and segregation laws hindered Black wealth and freedom. Freedmen faced economic exploitation through sharecropping, vagrancy laws, and Jim Crow. Legal and private violence enforced racial discrimination, replacing black codes with systemic economic oppression.
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Baradaran argues that the Homestead Act disadvantaged Black Americans by limiting their access to land, mobility, and upward economic opportunities, especially during and after WWI. Despite the Great Migration, systemic racism through exclusionary zoning, high housing costs, and discriminatory banking practices locked Black communities out of homeownership. Disparities worsened with selective government interventions, like HOLC and FHA policies. HOLC and FHA policies systematically discriminated against Black communities, reinforcing racial wealth gaps.
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Government policies during key periods, like the New Deal and post-WWII, systematically denied mortgages to African Americans, disproportionately impacting Black communities through segregated cities and housing policies. Despite early opposition to racial discrimination, federal actions continued to favor non-Black individuals, reinforcing wealth gaps. Legislation benefiting White Americans further excluded Blacks, perpetuating systemic racial disparities even under race-blind policies today.
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The text discusses the historical and systemic factors contributing to racial disparities in wealth and income in the United States. It highlights that these gaps have persisted over centuries due to historical injustices rather than current shortcomings in Black Americans' abilities or desires. Key historical injustices include racially disparate tax treatments, the placement of toxic waste facilities in Black communities, and discriminatory policies in infrastructure planning. The text also notes that Black families' median wealth and income have significantly lagged behind White families, with the wealth gap widening over time. These disparities are supported by historical data and references to legal opinions and scholarly works.
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The COVID-19 pandemic worsened income and wealth disparities, particularly for Black Americans. They face lower homeownership rates, higher property taxes, and greater financial strain from student debt. In education, Black students are underrepresented and burdened by debt. In professional fields like law and business, Black representation remains low. Economic downturns led to higher failure rates for Black-owned businesses due to limited access to loans. Health disparities persist, with Black children experiencing higher blood lead levels and mortality rates for various conditions, and higher cancer survival rates than White people.
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Recent years have seen high rates of health disparities among Black Americans, particularly in maternal and infant mortality, obesity, hypertension, and other conditions. These disparities are rooted in historical injustices like slavery and Jim Crow laws. As a result, Black Americans suffer from excess deaths and medical debt. The case concerning Harvard College addresses these systemic inequities, highlighting the ongoing impact of historical injustices on contemporary disparities.
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Jackson dissents, arguing UNC's use of race in admissions acknowledges historical disparities, not disregards them. He supports a holistic review process assessing 40 criteria, including race, but not mandatory demographic info. This approach aligns with the Fourteenth Amendment's promise by evaluating applicants' full backgrounds.
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UNC considers race/ethnicity for diversity, but no automatic "plus" or quotas. Every student may receive a diversity-linked plus beyond race, focusing on factors like socioeconomic status and diverse experiences. Admissions decisions are holistic and non-numerical.
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UNC considers race alongside other factors like upbringing and challenges in holistic admissions, assessing applicants' potential contributions. The process doesn't favor race-based advantages, but rather evaluates applicants as individuals, not categorically. Critics mischaracterize UNC's approach as race-based.
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UNC's holistic admissions don't prioritize race or legacy but consider applicants' resilience and potential contributions. This process doesn't guarantee that applicants of color are always favored. Data shows Black students with high academic potential are often denied admission more frequently than similarly qualified White and Asian applicants. UNC's approach highlights diverse student backgrounds and potential, focusing on individual strengths rather than relying on simplistic race-based preferences.
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UNC's focus on race in admissions is criticized, arguing race should not determine outcomes. The dissent highlights UNC's acknowledgment that race influences starting points but not final results. Ignoring race may widen existing disparities. The decision extends the need for race-conscious admissions, essential for addressing deep-seated societal issues. Progress in minority performance is attributed to historically conscious institutions like UNC.
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Admitting James to UNC aims to close equity gaps and promote diversity, benefiting all students by fostering understanding and reducing prejudice. Diverse environments improve learning, critical thinking, and prepare students for future success. This diversity enriches the entire community, not just marginalized groups, and supports equitable healthcare and economic benefits. Ultimately, diverse education enhances civic values and contributes to substantial economic savings.
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UNC has evolved from a Jim Crow stronghold to recognize the benefits of diverse admissions. The dissenting opinion highlights UNC's holistic review process, treating race as one factor among many, symbolizing progress and future hope of race-neutral admissions. These programs foster diverse student populations, equipping them to contribute meaningfully across various fields, gradually diminishing race's significance. The opinion urges the court to support these initiatives, suggesting they're crucial for advancing the nation's founding promises.
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Majority ignores race's role in perpetuating disparities, claiming "colorblindness" without addressing real-world impacts. Justice Jackson argues that ignoring race exacerbates racism rather than eliminating it. True progress requires acknowledging and addressing racial disparities to achieve equality.
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Garrison Frazier emphasized that freedom means self-reliance and addressing race-linked disparities. The Court should support UNC's holistic admissions for merit-based evaluation, acknowledging that race-based gaps persist. These programs are needed for social progress, not a return to past injustices.
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The Court's stance disregards real-life circumstances and undermines America's universities' diversity efforts, conducting a flawed experiment. It misrepresents racial diversity's importance, ignores historical context, and dismisses evidence supporting holistic admissions. This approach hinders educational progress and equality, contrary to constitutional intent.
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The dissent criticizes the Supreme Court's decision in Parents Involved in Community Schools v. Seattle School Dist. No. 1 as legally unsound, warning it risks repeating past errors like Regents of the Univ. of Cal. v. Bakke.