Asian-American groups are eager to see the end of race-based admissions policies at colleges that are limiting their ability to attend the school of their choice.
Asian-American equal rights groups rallied in support of two landmark affirmative action cases at the Supreme Court on Oct. 31, 2022.
"We are confident that a majority of justices will uphold the U.S. Constitution and end the divisive and failing policy of using race in college admissions," Zhao told Fox News Digital."Because of such horrendous discrimination, many Asian-American applicants have to hide their racial identity to get admitted by America’s selective colleges. Unfortunately, in 21st century America, our children are still being treated as second-class citizens.
"We did not fight a Civil War about oboe players," Roberts said."We did fight a Civil War to eliminate racial discrimination, and that’s why it’s a matter of considerable concern." of affirmative action at universities by noting that factors other than test scores are considered in college applications, and they warned that an overturn of race considerations could hurt education levels for minorities.
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is seen before the State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol on March 1, 2022.
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