Harvard's 'Legacy' Admissions Policy Under Fire for Favoring Alumni Children
Three civil rights groups have filed a complaint against Harvard, alleging that its "legacy" admissions policy, which gives preference to applicants with family ties to the university, disproportionately benefits white students. This comes after the U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that race-conscious admissions policies at Harvard and the University of North Carolina are unconstitutional. The groups argue that Harvard's legacy preferences violate federal laws against race discrimination for programs that receive federal funds. They are calling for an investigation into Harvard's admission practices and for the school to abandon legacy preferences if it wants to continue receiving federal funding.