LIVE NOW: House education subcommittee hearing on SCOTUS affirmative action ruling.
The Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development Explores the Impact of SCOTUS’s Decision on Affirmative Action
The Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development is set to hold a captivating hearing at 10:15 a.m. Eastern time, delving into the profound effects of the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action on university admissions.
The hearing, aptly titled “How SCOTUS’s Decision on Race-Based Admissions is Shaping University Policies,” will be chaired by the esteemed Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), who leads the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development.
Witnesses at the hearing will include Alison Somin, a legal fellow with the Pacific Legal Foundation; Yukong Mike Zhao, president of the Asian American Coalition for Education; David Hinojosa, director of the Educational Opportunities Project for the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law; and Delano Squires, a research fellow with the Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Life, Religion, and Family.
“The Supreme Court delivered a resounding defeat for racism when it affirmative action ruling.”>deemed race-based college admissions unconstitutional,” expressed Owens passionately in a statement. “Ending the era of affirmative action in higher education is of the utmost importance as we work to build a system that rewards perseverance, merit, and hard work rather than skin color. I am eagerly anticipating the commencement of our subcommittee’s session to explore how this groundbreaking ruling will positively shape university policies now and in the future.”
Affirmative action was invalidated on June 29 following a court decision prompted by the group Students for Fair Admissions, who filed a lawsuit against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina.
How has the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action in university admissions impacted university policies?
In a groundbreaking decision, the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in university admissions, sparking a profound impact. The Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development is taking this opportunity to explore the consequences of this ruling in a captivating hearing scheduled for 10:15 a.m. Eastern time.
Chairing the hearing is the distinguished Rep. Burgess Owens, who leads the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development. Titled “How SCOTUS’s Decision on Race-Based Admissions is Shaping University Policies,” the hearing aims to delve into the issues surrounding race-based admissions.
Various witnesses will provide their expert opinions during the proceedings. Alison Somin, a legal fellow at the Pacific Legal Foundation, will bring her unique perspective to the table. Yukong Mike Zhao, president of the Asian American Coalition for Education, will offer insights on how this ruling impacts the Asian American community. Additionally, David Hinojosa, director of the Educational Opportunities Project for the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, and Delano Squires, a research fellow with the Richard and Helen DeVos Center for Life, Religion, and Family, will contribute their expertise to the discussion.
Rep. Burgess Owens passionately expressed his support for the Supreme Court’s decision. He stated, “The Supreme Court delivered a resounding defeat for racism when it deemed race-based college admissions unconstitutional.” Owens firmly believes that ending affirmative action in higher education is crucial in building a system that rewards merit and hard work rather than skin color. He eagerly anticipates the start of the subcommittee’s session to explore how this ruling will positively shape university policies in the present and future.
The ruling invalidating affirmative action was handed down on June 29th. This decision came as a result of a lawsuit filed by Students for Fair Admissions against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina.
The hearing promises to be a significant event, gathering experts and stakeholders to discuss the implications of the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action. With affirmatieve action playing a pivotal role in university admissions, scrutinizing its effects will pave the way for a more equitable and inclusive higher education system.
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