Summary
This week, the Supreme Court began hearing oral arguments in two cases seeking to overturn decades-old precedents that have allowed colleges to factor race into admissions decisions in order to create diverse student bodies. Opponents of the practice say that any decision based on race is wrong. Angel Perez, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling, joins John Yang to discuss. For a transcript of this story, click here .Five Facts
- Who has brought the case described in the story to the Supreme Court, and why?
- What questions is the Supreme Court considering about affirmative action?
- When will these cases be decided?
- Why are these cases being brought now?
- How has the Supreme Court ruled on race-based affirmative actions in colleges and universities in the past?
Focus Questions
How do you think college admissions would change if the Supreme Court court struck down precedent on affirmative action rulings? Media literacy: Who else would you want to hear from to better understand these cases and why they are being brought now to the Supreme Court?For More
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