ARLINGTON, Va.,
June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
Saturday, June 29th, marks
the one-year anniversary of the landmark decision in the case of
Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) v. Harvard/UNC, a
pivotal event in the history of American education. This ruling by
the U.S. Supreme Court has brought an end to race-based affirmative
action policies in college admissions, heralding a new,
long-overdue era of equal opportunity and merit-based selection at
all American colleges and universities.
The decision was an essential victory for Students for Fair
Admissions, a nonprofit organization of over 19,000 members who are
committed to ensuring that all students are judged by their
individual merits and achievements rather than their immutable
racial or ethnic backgrounds.
The ruling has been widely celebrated by substantial majorities
of all Americans who believe that it restores the fundamental
principles of the colorblind legal covenant that binds together our
multi-racial nation.
Over the past year, it has been broadly reported that
educational institutions across the country have been adapting to
this new legal landscape. Many have implemented novel policies and
procedures they claim will ensure that their admissions processes
are both fair and transparent. These changes purport to provide
equal opportunities for all students, regardless of their racial or
ethnic backgrounds.
Edward Blum, president of SFFA,
stated, "This ruling is a long-overdue monumental step forward in
our nation's pursuit of a truly fair and unbiased educational
system. It affirms the principle that every student should have an
equal opportunity to succeed based on their hard work and talents.
We are proud to have played a role in this historic moment and look
forward to the positive changes it will bring to college admissions
nationwide."
Blum added, "SFFA is closely monitoring the new admissions
policies that are being implemented by undergraduate, law, and
medical colleges and universities. This organization is prepared to
challenge any school that illegally uses applicant essays or racial
proxies as a substitute for racial classifications and
preferences."
Blum said, "Dozens of polls have revealed that nearly 70% of
Americans agree with the Supreme Court's decision to end racial
preferences in college admissions. The message these polls make
clear is that Americans of all races do not believe individuals
should be treated differently because of their race."
Blum added, "As a legal and ethical principle, if race as a
factor in college admissions is unconstitutional and unfair, then
it must follow that race as a factor in internships, fellowships,
scholarships, hiring and promotion, and contracting is
unconstitutional and unfair as well."
Blum concluded, "SFFA has been fortunate to be represented by
some of the most talented and dedicated lawyers in the
country—specifically the Consovoy McCarthy law firm. We are also
indebted to the dozens of courageous students who, beginning in
2014 and continuing through 2023, joined our organization to keep
these lawsuits ongoing."
Contact:
Edward Blum
703-505-1922
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