The Supreme Court will once again visit race-based preferences in college admissions as oral arguments in Schuette v. Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action are slated for Tuesday.
“This will be an important day in the fight for true equality,” states Jennifer Gratz, president of the pro-equal protection XIV Foundation, based in Michigan. “Seven other states in addition to Michigan have voted to end preferential treatment based on race and gender. How the Court rules in this case will have national implications, determining whether or not citizens have the right to choose equality over discrimination.”
At issue is a voter initiative passed by Michigan residents in 2006 that required an end to race-based college admissions preferences.
“Last year the US 6th Circuit Court of Appeals accepted (affirmative action proponents’) mind-boggling arguments and overturned the will of the people,” Gratz stated. “Fortunately, Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette filed an appeal, and the Supreme Court agreed to hear the case.”
“Much progress has been made over the past 15 years in challenging discriminatory policies based on race preferences and requiring colorblind government. The Schuette case offers yet another opportunity to keep the country moving toward this goal. I believe the Court will recognize that nearly 7 years ago, Michigan chose the right direction.”
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