Supreme Court Ruling Ends Affirmative Action; 52% of Blacks and 68% of Hispanics Support Decision Impacting Harvard Law School

The recent discourse surrounding affirmative action in higher education has intensified following a 2023 Supreme Court ruling that invalidated the consideration of race in admissions processes. This decision has prompted discussions about the implications for institutions like Harvard Law School, where critics argue that admissions policies previously favored applicants based on race rather than merit. A significant portion of the minority population appears to support the ruling; surveys indicate that 52% of Black individuals and 68% of Hispanic individuals believe the Supreme Court made the right decision. Additionally, there are calls for legal action from non-Black applicants who were denied admission under the previous affirmative action policies. The debate has also highlighted the issue of legacy admissions, with some commentators suggesting that the focus on affirmative action has overshadowed discussions regarding these practices and the role of institutional endowments in addressing educational inequities.