Congresswoman Bush Statement on Supreme Court Decision Ending Affirmative Action in Higher Education
Washington, D.C. (June 29, 2023) — Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court announced its 6-3 ruling holding that Harvard and UNC’s race-conscious admissions policies violate the Equal Protection Clause, and ending affirmative action in higher education:
“In its dedication to moving backwards, the Supreme Court has once again rolled back protections for people in marginalized communities across this country. Ending affirmative action in higher education—which the Court had already held to be legal—will have devastating impacts on our communities. Universities have historically denied Black, brown, and Indigenous people from accessing institutions of higher education. Affirmative action helped level the racist and uneven playing field. Colleges and universities must ensure students benefit from the diverse perspectives and experiences of qualified students from all backgrounds. This is yet another example of why we must double down on our efforts for Court reform, pass the Judiciary Act, and reclaim democracy.”
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