University of Michigan affirmative action case

The University of Michigan case involved whether their use of race as a factor in selecting students for admission was legal under federal civil rights laws. The university argued that considering race helped promote diversity and equal opportunity, while opponents claimed it unfairly disadvantaged others. In 2003, the Supreme Court upheld the university’s practices, ruling that they met constitutional requirements, but in 2023, the Court later limited or ended such policies, making it harder for universities to consider race explicitly in admissions. The case highlights ongoing debates over affirmative action’s role in promoting diversity versus ensuring fairness.