Congressman Marc Veasey | Official U.S. House headshot
Congressman Marc Veasey | Official U.S. House headshot
WASHINGTON - On June 29, Rep. Veasey released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and UNC.
“Today, the Supreme Court has once again wrongfully upended decades of precedent that have allowed institutions of higher education to consider race as one small factor when admitting students and diversifying campuses. Affirmative action is a crucial tool used to ensure students of color, who have historically been impacted by lack of access, are not overlooked during the admission process and have a fair chance at attaining a quality education. With their decision, the Court has denied minorities the promise of equal and fair opportunity in America and has failed students who are disenfranchised in our education system.
“We must not let this stop us from encouraging students to apply to colleges and universities of their choice. Instead, we must call on institutions of higher education to be innovative in ensuring a diverse student body on campus. In the wake of this terrible decision, it is incumbent on all of us to keep fighting for diversity and equity in every corner of our nation.”
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