Staff Reports
In a historic ruling, the United States Supreme Court has put an end to the unfair and unconstitutional practice of using race as a factor in college admissions. The Court’s decision states that admissions programs at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. Finally, some common sense prevails!
BREAKING: Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action in College Admissions https://t.co/8UEPYncpTN
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) June 29, 2023
Chief Justice John Roberts, along with Justices Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, and Barrett, made it crystal clear that these admissions programs cannot be justified. They lack clear objectives and measurability, leading to negative consequences and racial stereotyping. It’s about time someone called out these universities for their discriminatory practices.
NEW — "Harvard and UNC's admissions programs…violate the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment…" pic.twitter.com/gGkJnvZUOL
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) June 29, 2023
SCOTUS:
"Many universities have for too long wrongly concluded that the touchstone of an individual’s identity is not challenges bested, skills built, or lessons learned, but the color of their skin. This Nation’s constitutional history does not tolerate that choice." pic.twitter.com/zcjgIqC7Ou
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) June 29, 2023
? The Supreme Court has found that Harvard and UNC's race-based admissions practices VIOLATE the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause.
Earlier this year, @townhallcom interviewed members of SFFA, who brought the #affirmativeaction cases to SCOTUS:https://t.co/xtHqpFqUV5
— Mia Cathell (@MiaCathell) June 29, 2023
Of course, this ruling doesn’t mean universities can’t consider a student’s experiences with race. If a student can demonstrate how they overcame discrimination or used their heritage in a positive way, that’s fair game. But it must be tied to their individual achievements, not just their skin color. We need to treat students as individuals rather than pigeonholing them based on race.
For far too long, universities have placed an undue emphasis on the color of a student’s skin, rather than their merit and accomplishments. This ruling is a victory for equality and justice. Our constitutional history does not tolerate such blatant discrimination, and neither should we.
It’s important to note that this ruling was a response to a case brought by Students for Fair Admissions, a group fighting against affirmative action. These students understand the importance of a level playing field, where no one is given preferential treatment based on their race. It’s refreshing to see young people fighting for fairness and meritocracy.
Now, let’s hope that other universities will take notice and eliminate their discriminatory admissions policies. It’s time to focus on the content of a student’s character, their accomplishments, and their potential, rather than pandering to the false god of diversity for diversity’s sake.
Stay tuned for more updates on this landmark decision. The days of racial preferences in college admissions may finally be behind us!
