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Supreme Court turns away Boston school admissions policy challenge as Alito, Thomas dissent

^{Published on 2024-12-09 10:42:18 - The Hill}
 

• The Supreme Court turned away a group of white and Asian parents' challenge to a temporary admissions policy at Boston's prestigious "exam schools" over dissents from two of the court's

The Supreme Court has decided not to review a case challenging Boston's school admissions policy, thereby leaving intact a lower court's decision that supported the city's use of a "racial balancing" formula in assigning students to elite public schools. This policy, which was challenged by a group of white and Asian American students, aimed to ensure that the student body at these schools reflected the racial composition of the entire school district. Critics argued that this approach discriminated against certain racial groups, but the First Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the policy, stating it was narrowly tailored to achieve diversity without unduly harming any group. The Supreme Court's refusal to hear the case means that Boston can continue with its current admissions strategy, which has been a point of contention in discussions about race-conscious policies in education.

Read the Full The Hill Article at:
[ https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5029886-supreme-court-boston-school-admissions/ ]

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