Lawsuit Targets West Point's Admissions Policy Amid Affirmative Action Debate

Students for Fair Admissions, the group behind the Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, arguing that the court's decision should extend to military academies as well. The lawsuit claims that West Point's admissions practices violate the Fifth Amendment's equal protection principle by focusing on race rather than merit and achievement. The outcome of the case could potentially impact other service academies. The lawsuit reopens the debate on whether racial preferences are necessary for national security and developing a diverse officer corps.