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WASHINGTON, D.C.–The Supreme Court is striking down affirmative action.
The high court had been considering challenges to the admissions policies of both the University of North Carolina and Harvard University.
The Supreme Court ruled that the universities’ admissions programs violated the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment.
Democrats are condemning the decision by calling it unconstitutional. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the ruling has “put a giant roadblock in our country’s march towards racial justice.” He said students of color will face an admissions cycle with fewer opportunities to attend the same colleges than their parents and older siblings.
Republicans are praising it. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said students will now be able to compete based on equal standards and individual merit. He said the decision will make the process more fair.
Former Vice President and Indiana Governor Mike Pence said he was pleased the court put an end to “this egregious violation of civil and constitutional processes.”
