Supreme Court Rules on Affirmative Action and Immigration
Civil Rights and Federalism & Separation of Powers Practice Groups Courthouse Steps Teleforum
This morning, the United States Supreme Court issued a 4-3 decision in Fisher v. University of Texas, upholding the University’s affirmative action program. It also announced a 4-4 tie in United States v. Texas, affirming the decision of the Fifth Circuit to block President Obama’s executive order on immigration. Our experts will discuss both developments and answer audience questions.
Featuring:
- Prof. Josh Blackman, Assistant Professor of Law, South Texas College of Law
- Roger B. Clegg, President and General Counsel, Center for Equal Opportunity
- Hon. Hans A. von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow, The Heritage Foundation
This morning, the United States Supreme Court issued a 4-3 decision in Fisher v. University of Texas, upholding the University’s affirmative action program. It also announced a 4-4 tie in United States v. Texas, affirming the decision of the Fifth Circuit to block President Obama’s executive order on immigration. Our experts will discuss both developments and answer audience questions.
Featuring:
- Prof. Josh Blackman, Assistant Professor of Law, South Texas College of Law
- Roger B. Clegg, President and General Counsel, Center for Equal Opportunity
- Hon. Hans A. von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow, The Heritage Foundation
Call begins at 3:00 pm Eastern Time.
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