This fall the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments in two cases that challenge the constitutionality of race-conscious admissions. The court’s decision, which is expected in 2023, could result in a national ban of the practice at both public and private colleges. Why has affirmative action been such an embattled policy? How would a ban affect higher ed? Are there effective “race-neutral” alternatives? Those are some of the questions animating this special report.
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'A Cautionary Tale'Affirmative Action’s Big Win Always Had an Asterisk
A landmark decision in 2003 posed questions about fairness that remain unresolved. -
The Review | Essay
How Affirmative Action Was Derailed by Diversity
The Supreme Court has watered down the policy’s core justification: justice. -
Race in Admissions
Enrolling Diverse Students When Race Is Off the Table
Braced for a Supreme Court ruling restricting affirmative action, colleges examine “race neutral” alternatives. -
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What Would the End of Race-Conscious Admissions Mean for Minority Enrollment?
Several states already ban affirmative action. Here’s what’s happened.
