Daily News | Affirmative action’s future waits as SCOTUS hears arguments
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday that could change the admissions process and diversity efforts at colleges across the country.
The court heard two cases surrounding affirmative action — the policy some colleges and universities use to improve educational opportunities for historically underrepresented groups. The cases spotlight the policy at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina.In both cases, Students for Fair Admissions — a conservative group — says affirmative action programs violate equal protection ideals and discriminate against Asian Americans.
John C. Yang, president and executive director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice, said SFFA’s opposition “does not speak for Asian Americans.” “We reject these false narratives rooted in white supremacy to pit communities of color against one another,” he said. “The majority of Asian Americans have consistently supported affirmative action, which allows all students to share their whole story that is inclusive of their identities, histories, and lived experiences.”including the NAACP and the Asian-American Legal Defense Fund, said the court needs to continue to uphold affirmative action.
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