Since 1978, the sole justification for race-conscious admissions has been educational diversity. The rationale’s days may be numbered.
Tag: Alito, Samuel A Jr
-
Alito Assured Ted Kennedy in 2005 of Respect for Roe v. Wade, Diary Says
In the senator’s recollection, the Supreme Court justice who wrote the opinion overturning the abortion ruling tried to show Mr. Kennedy that he was not a threat to Roe.
-
How Liberals Should Confront a Right-Wing Supreme Court
The court does not have the only word, or even the last word, on the meaning of the Constitution.
-
Justice Jackson Joins the Supreme Court, and the Debate Over Originalism
In arguments in a voting rights case, the new justice said history must inform constitutional interpretation, making a liberal case for an idea often associated with conservatives.
-
Could the Courts Block Biden’s Student Loan Relief Plan?
Just last year, President Biden himself cast doubt on whether he had the authority to cancel student loan debt on such a broad basis.