Companies, universities and law firms have submitted briefs to the U.S. Supreme Court in support of affirmative action at postsecondary institutions, saying affirmative action helps provide a more diverse pipeline of talent in the workforce.
The Supreme Court will review cases involving Harvard University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) in its term that begins in October. Some fear that the court will find the universities' practices unlawful. Others oppose affirmative action in higher education.
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Many Companies Support Affirmative Action in College
More than 80 companies urged the high court to uphold the consideration of race as a factor in college admissions, saying affirmative action helps build diverse workforces and grow profits. Companies that signed the brief included American Airlines, Apple, General Electric, Kraft Heinz, Procter & Gamble, Starbucks and United.
(ABC News)
Higher Ed Coalition Supports Affirmative Action
Forcing colleges to ignore race in admissions would infringe on academic freedom and discriminate against applicants who discuss life experiences related to their racial backgrounds, a coalition of higher ed groups told the Supreme Court in another brief. There would be a First Amendment problem if the court prohibits the consideration of race in admission, they said.
Legal Groups Ask Court to Uphold Affirmative Action
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