The 6-3 decision (read ithere) likely will be one of the courts most consequential rulings this term.
The court was rendering judgement on the college admissions programs of Harvard and the University of North Carolina.
We have never permitted admissions programs towork in that way, and we will not do so today.
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Entrenched racial inequality remains a reality today.
She added, Ignoring race will not equalize a society that is racially unequal.
But deeming race irrelevant in law does not make it so in life.
But Roberts argued that the race-based admissions programs were misguided.
Many universities have for too long done just the opposite.
Our constitutional history does not tolerate that choice.
Those policies fly in the face of our colorblind Constitution and our Nations equality ideal.
He said that, as was the case with affirmative action, students first have to be qualified applicants.
Bidens predecessors quickly weighed in on the ruling.
Former President Donald Trump called it a great day for America.
Our greatest minds must be cherished and thats what this wonderful day has brought.
Were going back to all merit-based and thats the way it should be!
Former President Barack Obama said in a statement, Like any policy, affirmative action wasnt perfect.
But it allowed generations of students like Michelle and me to prove we belonged.
