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On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court rendered its decision in a landmark case on affirmative action that created a huge upheaval in college admission offices. In a 6 to 3 decision that fell along the political leanings of the justices, the Court struck-down longstanding affirmative action plans at Harvard and the University of North Carolina that gave racial preferences to black and Hispanic applicants. More recently, conservative activist groups are using this case – which is in the college arena – to attack Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (“DEI”) programs by filing lawsuits against employers in the private sector. These plaintiffs are arguing that the prohibition against giving one race an advantage over another when it comes to college admissions should apply the same in hiring and promotions. In this video, you’ll hear from hosts Spencer Demetros and Erin McBee on the key points of the Court’s affirmative action decision, as well as an analysis of the main positions advanced by Justice Roberts in his majority decision, as well as the concurring and dissenting justices. The hosts will also discuss what impact this decision likely will have in the future in college admissions, employment, and elsewhere. That and much more! This video is taken from the show Nothing Personal that airs on ActonTV. Links: https://actontv.org/
