Supreme Court exempts military academies in affirmative action ruling

By David Zimmermann

Published June 29, 2023 4:47pm ET

Supreme Court exempts military academies in affirmative action ruling — Though the Supreme Court ruled against affirmative action at higher education institutions on Thursday, the court’s 6-3 majority opinion will not affect military academies. The Supreme Court exempted military schools from the national ban on race-conscious admissions practices at universities and colleges, determining that “race-based admissions programs further compelling interests at our Nation’s military academies.” […]

Though the Supreme Court ruled against affirmative action at higher education institutions on Thursday, the court’s 6-3 majority opinion will not affect military academies.

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