Federal judge rules for Harvard on all counts, finds that university doesn’t intentionally discriminate based on race in admissions
I think that both sides were basically waiting for this decision, knowing that one side was going to appeal. It will end up at the Supreme Court.
Probably but they just may let this stand.
YES!!!
Thanks for posting.
Before anyone jumps me, it’s very difficult to gel holistic admissions practices into a set of metrics. And then dismiss them. Many student do a fine job with their apps, but can shine less in some respects. I’ve commented many times that it’s hierarchcial thinking that tries to put everthing into a better or best scheme, based on “obvious” numbers, vis a vis actual applicants. This is holistic. Every bit matters.
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“An appeal is expected, likely eventually to the Supreme Court, which, with the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy, lacks a majority of justices with a record of supporting the right of colleges to consider race and ethnicity in admissions. Meanwhile, another lawsuit challenging affirmative action is getting started – this one against the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.”
Its almost a certainty that the case will eventually reach the SCOTUS. The next round is at circuit court which could take another two years if they hear the case. Then the losing party will appeal to the supreme court. We merely witnessed the first round of the three rounds.
Though the current makeup of SCOTUS is 5 to 4, Roberts could end up recusing himself if the case gets there in two years because his daughter is Harvard '22. Like Clarence Thomas who had to recuse himself in VMI case due to his son’s enrollment there at the time, Roberts may have to do the same, which will produce another 4 vs 4 unresolved outcome.
The only “certainty” is that Blum is entrenched in his position. Many reasons why SCOTUS might refuse to hear the case. Including some of the finer points of precedent that apply.
Breaking news…
“A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Harvard University’s admissions policies do not discriminate against Asian American applicants.”