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politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Federal Judge Upholds Naval Academy's Race-Based Admissions Policy

A federal judge has upheld the Naval Academy's use of race in admissions, citing a compelling national security interest in maintaining diversity within the military. The ruling, by US Senior District Judge Richard Bennett, comes amid legal challenges from Students for Fair Admissions, who argue that such policies violate the US Constitution. The decision highlights the executive branch's authority over military personnel decisions, despite recent Supreme Court rulings limiting race-based admissions in colleges. Students for Fair Admissions plans to appeal the decision.

via CNN|

#affirmative-action #national-security #naval-academy

education1 year ago•2 min saved

"Supreme Court Allows West Point to Consider Race in Admissions Process"

The Supreme Court declined to immediately block West Point from considering race in its admissions process, rejecting a request from Students for Fair Admissions. The court's order emphasized that the record is underdeveloped and does not express a view on the merits of the constitutional question. The decision allows West Point to continue its admissions process, which includes considering race as a factor. The conservative group criticized the ruling, arguing that it allows racial discrimination in admissions. The case raises questions about the use of race in admissions at military academies and the broader issue of affirmative action in higher education.

via NBC News|

#admissions-process #affirmative-action #education

legalhigher-education1 year ago•2 min saved

Supreme Court Allows West Point's Affirmative Action Policy to Stand

The Supreme Court declined to temporarily bar the U.S. Military Academy at West Point from considering race in its admissions process while a challenge to that process is being litigated. The anti-affirmation action group Students for Fair Admissions had requested immediate intervention, arguing that the policy violates the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment. The court's denial of the request should not be construed as expressing any view on the merits of the constitutional question.

via USA TODAY|

#admissions #affirmative-action #legalhigher-education

education2 years ago•1 min saved

Legal Battle Erupts Over Naval Academy's Affirmative Action Policy

Students for Fair Admissions, a group that previously sued West Point, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Naval Academy, seeking to prevent the consideration of race in admissions. The group aims to build on their Supreme Court victory that struck down race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina. While military academies were not part of the previous lawsuits, a footnote in the ruling left the question of race in admissions to the military service academies open. The Naval Academy, along with West Point and the U.S. Air Force Academy, emphasizes a holistic admissions process that considers various factors, including academic credentials and leadership potential. The Defense Department is currently reviewing the Supreme Court decision and its potential impact.

via The Washington Post|

#admissions #affirmative-action #education

education2 years ago•4 min saved

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.

via The New York Times|

#affirmative-action #education #lawsuit