Fisher v. University of Texas

[RedKnightmare]

<p>So, the word has been out that the Supreme Court is expected to rule on this case. What does everyone expect? Do you expect a broad ruling in the effort to end affirmative action at all schools receiving federal funding, or do you expect more of a narrow approach, due to the peculiar way in which UTexas does their admissions process?</p>

<p>In case you are unfamiliar with this case, here's a quick link which could brush you up:</p>

<p>What</a> You Need to Know About 'Fisher v. Texas' - Legal - The Chronicle of Higher Education</p>

<p>This thread was not created to provide an outlet to argue for or against the merits of affirmative action, but rather to discuss what possible effects this case will have on AA.</p>

[entomom]

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This thread was not created to provide an outlet to argue for or against the merits of affirmative action, but rather to discuss what possible effects this case will have on AA.

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<p>That’s all well and good, but you haven’t been on CC long ;). There’s a reason the TOS states:</p>

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[TheKongo]

<p>Why did one justice excuse herself?</p>

[SkeezeyJ]

<p>^I believe she’d served on the last ruling and saw that as a justification, for an immediate answer. Someone else probably has more insight.</p>

[ucbalumnus]

<p>Kagan previously worked on the case as Solicitor General.</p>

[sosomenza]

<p>No effect (The article answers the question-see below) BTW Fisher will lose. She wasn’t discrminated against. She didn’t have the Stats for UT - It appears her stats are only LSU worthy. </p>

<p>“So what’s at stake?
The court might strike down Texas’ policies and rule that they simply violate the guidelines set forth in its past rulings. Such a decision would be bad news for the Austin campus, but, considering the distinct features of its admission system, that decision would probably have little effect on other colleges.”</p>

[GMTplus7]

<p>FYI</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/1411065-fisher-v-university-texas-predict-scotus-decision.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/1411065-fisher-v-university-texas-predict-scotus-decision.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;