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Yes, legacy college admissions are still allowed after SCOTUS ruling

Headline from FOX 43 York, from the development of Jun 29, 2023

Newest development Jun 30, 2023 · 3 reportsTim Scott calls for end to legacy admissions in wake of affirmative action decision

The Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action only addressed race-based admissions practices. Factors such as legacy and socioeconomic status are still allowed.

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    Yes, legacy college admissions are still allowed after SCOTUS ruling

    Headline from FOX 43 York ·

  2. Newest

    Tim Scott calls for end to legacy admissions in wake of affirmative action decision

    Headline from Washington Examiner ·

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  1. FOX 43 York

    Yes, legacy college admissions are still allowed after SCOTUS ruling (opens FOX 43 York)

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    FOX 43 York's feed description

    The Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action only addressed race-based admissions practices. Factors such as legacy and socioeconomic status are still allowed.

  2. Newsweek

    Supreme Court affirmative action ruling puts legacy admissions in spotlight (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Supreme Court decision handed down Thursday involving two universities has drawn both strong praise and criticism.

  3. The Week

    After affirmative action, are legacy admissions next? (opens The Week)

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    The Week's feed description

    The case against preference for children of alumni and donors

  4. Washington Examiner

    Tim Scott calls for end to legacy admissions in wake of affirmative action decision (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) weighed in on the Supreme Court ruling to remove affirmative action from the college admissions process on Thursday, urging Harvard to “eliminate any legacy programs.”

  5. Reason

    Of course legacy admissions should follow affirmative action to the grave (opens Reason)

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    Reason's feed description

    The Supreme Court has ended race-based affirmative action. Now it's time to end legacy admissions at public universities.

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