Taking Supreme Action
Michigan proceedings offer some hope that the U.S. Supreme Court will affirm the use of race in academic admissions, say affirmative action proponents. But critics are more skeptical.
By Ronald Roach
WASHINGTON
Following the oral arguments heard by the U.S. Supreme Court in the University of Michigan cases earlier this month, affirmative action proponents say the proceedings offered some hope that the court will affirm the use of race in academic admissions.
Reaction to the oral arguments largely focused on the questions and comments of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor given that analysts say her stance on the constitutionality of affirmative action plans at the University of Michigan will prove pivotal to the outcome.
