The United States Supreme Court's decision to turn its back on affirmative action may mark a pivotal point for higher education, potentially leading to diminished diversity in tertiary institutions and professional sectors.
The US Supreme Court has deemed racial consideration in university admissions unconstitutional. The Court, in a sharply divided opinion, ruled that policies considering race infringe on the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment, asserting that every applicant should be treated equally under the law, regardless of race.
The majority opinion, grounded in constitutional principles, opined that racial preferences in admission policies veer into dangerous territory by treating applicants differently based on their race. They saw such considerations as a violation of the constitutional guarantee of equal protection, thereby advocating for race-blind admissions as the path toward true equality...
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