The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal regarding a case from the First Circuit that questioned whether race-neutral methods of achieving racial diversity are as suspect as explicitly race-based affirmative action policies. This decision stems from a challenge by Boston parents concerning admissions practices at the city’s three exam schools, which they argue penalize white and Asian students in the name of 'racial equity.' The Court's refusal to review the case has drawn criticism, with some commentators expressing disappointment and concern over the implications for equality under the law. The case has become a focal point for discussions on racial discrimination in school admissions, particularly in the wake of heightened scrutiny following the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests.