Supreme Court's Controversial Ruling: Affirmative Action in College Admissions Struck Down

The Supreme Court has ruled that affirmative action programs at the University of North Carolina and Harvard are unconstitutional, violating the Equal Protection Clause. The decision, with a 6-3 vote in the UNC case and 6-2 in the Harvard case, marks a major victory for conservative activists and overturns decades of precedent. Conservatives argue that the Constitution should be "colorblind," while liberals view affirmative action as a necessary tool to address historic race discrimination. President Joe Biden expressed disappointment and pledged to provide guidance on maintaining diversity without violating the ruling. The ruling is expected to have far-reaching implications for higher education and may impact K-12 schools and employment practices.