Supreme Court Poses Tough Questions in Affirmative Action Case
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — At the Supreme Court Wednesday, the conservative justices had questions for a lawyer defending the University of Texas’ plan that takes race into consideration in the admissions process.One of their main conc…
Supreme Court to Hear Pivotal Affirmative Action Case
Comstock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — Supporters of affirmative action fear that the Supreme Court could curtail or further restrict the use of race-conscious admissions policies at public universities.On Wednesday, all eyes will be on Justice Anthony Ken…
Supreme Court Faces Affirmative Action and Gay Marriage
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — For anyone fearing that this Supreme Court term might lack the drama of the last one: fear not.On Monday, for the first time since delivering the explosive health care decision last spring, the justices will take t…
Supreme Court Faces Affirmative Action and Gay Marriage
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — On Monday, for the first time since delivering the explosive health care decision last spring, the justices will take the bench and officially begin a new term. On the docket is a major case regarding affirmative a…
Supreme Court to Take Up Controversial Affirmative Action Case
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court has announced it will take up another hot button social issue on its docket: affirmative action. On Tuesday, the Court agreed to hear a case brought by Abigail Fisher, a white student who says she…