The group that won a fight to ban affirmative action in college admissions at the Supreme Court this summer is taking its fight to the next frontier — the U.S. Military Academy.
The group, Students for Fair Admissions, was behind the lawsuit that led the Supreme Court to strike down race-conscious admissions at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina, a decision that has upended admissions programs at colleges and universities across the country and has seen sweeping effects on industries that push DEI initiatives.
“Instead of admitting future cadets based on objective metrics and leadership potential, West Point focuses on race,” the complaint states.The Washington Examiner contacted the head of SFFA, Ed Blum, the Pentagon, and West Point for a response.
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