“Today’s Supreme Court decision reinforces that preferential treatment based on privilege in our society can continue, while affirming that public policies that level the playing field for the disadvantaged are not a priority. While legacy status and geography can continue to be factors in granting college admissions in Michigan, race cannot, said Chair Representative Marcia L. Fudge. “Since Proposal 2 took effect, African-American enrollment at the University of Michigan’s undergraduate and law schools has declined by 30 percent, and students of color have decried the tense racial climate on campus. Today’s ruling sets a dangerous precedent and will unlikely help either of these issues move in a more positive direction. “Research has continually shown that structural and institutional racism are significant factors in educational achievement and economic attainment, but today’s decision overturns public policies that protect minorities against discriminatory practices. Removing these policies often result in allowing practices that benefit individuals in an unequal and unjust society to continue, at the consequence of others being shut out. “This is another disappointing decision by the Supreme Court that removes federal protection against racial discrimination in our communities, and allows discrimination to occur more frequently on campuses across the country and in other sectors of our society.”
Posted on: Tue, 22 Apr 2014 22:36:47 +0000
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