The court said that affirmative action programs violate the US Constitution’s promise of equal protection under the law.
The United States Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that race can no longer be considered a factor during admission to universities, the BBC reported.
The court observed that affirmative action admissions programs violate the US Constitution’s promise of equal protection under the law.
Affirmative action, also known as positive discrimination, aims to counter historical patterns of prejudice against underrepresented groups. In terms of education, it helps in promoting diversity on campuses.
In his ruling, Chief Justice John G Roberts said that students must be treated based on their experiences as an individual and not on the basis of race, reported The .
“Many universities have for too long done just the opposite,” he wrote. “And in doing so, they have concluded, wrongly, that the touchstone of an individual’s identity is not challenged bested, skills built, or lessons learned but the colour of their skin.
