Race-Conscious College Admissions: Fisher v. University of Texas

Civil Rights Practice Group Courthouse Steps Teleforum

Two years ago, the Supreme Court’s 7-1 ruling in Fisher v. University of Texas required race-conscious college admissions programs to be subject to strict judicial scrutiny, mandating that such programs be narrowly tailored to serve a compelling government interest. On remand, the Fifth Circuit upheld the University of Texas’ admission policy as meeting that standard, but the case is once again headed to the Supreme Court, to be argued on December 9. What are the issues now under consideration, and what are the arguments of each party? Why has the case returned to the Court a second time?

Featuring:

• Joshua P. Thompson, Principal Attorney, Pacific Legal Foundation

Two years ago, the Supreme Court’s 7-1 ruling in Fisher v. University of Texas required race-conscious college admissions programs to be subject to strict judicial scrutiny, mandating that such programs be narrowly tailored to serve a compelling government interest. On remand, the Fifth Circuit upheld the University of Texas’ admission policy as meeting that standard, but the case is once again headed to the Supreme Court, to be argued on December 9. What are the issues now under consideration, and what are the arguments of each party? Why has the case returned to the Court a second time?

Featuring:

• Joshua P. Thompson, Principal Attorney, Pacific Legal Foundation

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