The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday voted, 6-2, to uphold Michigan’s ban on state affirmative action programs, finding that the court has no authority to set aside the measure approved by voters.
Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote the main opinion for a fractured court. In announcing the ruling, Kennedy said the decision is “not about the constitutionality or merits” of affirmative action generally. Read the court’s opinion here.
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