Supreme Court Decision Sparks Controversy
The Supreme Court's recent decision to prohibit racial preferences in college admissions has sparked controversy, with concerns that some institutions may be bypassing these restrictions. Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas have voiced their doubts, questioning why courts aren't intervening as high-demand schools like Boston's are accused of ignoring the ruling. This situation echoes a similar case in Virginia that the court chose not to review.
Legal Challenges in Boston
In Boston, a new lawsuit has emerged, filed by the Boston Parent Coalition for Academic Excellence. Parents of white and Asian-American students, who believe their children were unjustly denied admission to prestigious schools such as Boston Latin, are contesting the revamped admissions process. The new system replaced the former zip code-based approach with socioeconomic tiers, which critics claim still produce racial disparities.
The lawsuit alleges that by consolidating most white students into a single tier, the system effectively diminishes their chances of acceptance relative to their representation among applicants. The coalition...