Grutter v. Bollinger

Grutter v. Bollinger (2003) was a landmark Supreme Court case that upheld the University of Michigan Law School's affirmative action policy. The Court ruled that universities could consider race as one factor among many in admissions to promote diversity. The decision recognized that a diverse student body serves educational interests and is beneficial for society. However, the ruling emphasized that such policies must be narrowly tailored and not overly broad, ensuring that race is just one aspect of a holistic review process in admissions. This case affirmed the constitutionality of using affirmative action in higher education.