University Affirmative Action Gets U.S. Supreme Court Review
The court agrees to scrutinize the affirmative action policy at the University of Texas for the second time.
Supreme Court Justices Issue Term's Last Rulings
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The U.S. Supreme Court will consider putting new limits on the use of racial preferences in college admissions, agreeing to scrutinize an affirmative action policy at the University of Texas for the second time.
The justices Monday agreed to hear an appeal from Abigail Fisher, a white woman who said she suffered unconstitutional discrimination when she was rejected by the school in 2008. The case will test a policy that Texas says is crucial for ensuring a diverse campus.