December 15, 2006

Supreme Court Shows Increased Skepticism Toward Affirmative Action

By PETER SCHMIDT

Supreme Court Shows Increased Skepticism Toward Affirmative Action

Justices' remarks suggest that, at least at public schools, race-conscious policies are in jeopardy

The U.S. Supreme Court provided evidence that its membership had shifted to be more critical of affirmative action as it heard oral arguments last week in two cases involving the race-based assignment of students to public schools.

Although the court did not exhibit any desire to reconsider its stand on

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