Harvard is on trial. A group of Asian Americans is facing off against the college in court, where it might dismantle the very affirmative action law that was meant to help minorities.
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Oct 2019
Ep. 123: Harvard, Affirmative Action, And The Battle Ahead
A federal judge ruled this week that Harvard University didn’t discriminate against Asian-Americans by using a race-conscious admissions process. Law360 Boston reporter Chris Villani joins us to break down the case, the ruling, and how it might set the stage for the next big Supr ... Show More
39m 3s
Nov 2022
Why the Supreme Court Might End Affirmative Action
<p>For decades, many universities have used race as a factor when deciding which students to admit. In the past, the Supreme Court has backed that practice, called affirmative action, in the interest of creating a diverse student body.</p><p>This week, however, the majority-conse ... Show More
25m 46s