The Supreme Court‘s decision Thursday blocking higher educational institutions from using affirmative action policies when considering student applications will have catastrophic effects at a time when the nation is still grappling with generations of racism.
The Supreme Court ruled that using race as a factor in college admissions is unconstitutional in a decision that effects two cases, one filed against Harvard College and another against the University of North Carolina. It was an unsurprising position for the majority conservative court, but devastating nonetheless.
The decision overturns decades of legal precedent that boosted efforts by higher education institutions to diversify their student bodies. Private universities that receive federal funds are also affected.
