WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday that he “strongly, strongly” disagrees with the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the use of affirmation action in college admissions, saying justices unraveled “decades of precedent” as the president stressed that race-based discrimination continues to exist in America.
For decades, the Supreme Court recognized a college’s freedom to decide how to build a diverse student body and provide opportunity.
— President Biden (@POTUS) June 29, 2023
Today, the Court walked away from precedent, effectively ending affirmative action in higher education.
I strongly disagree with this decision.
He also urged colleges not to let Thursday’s ruling “be the last word.”
Our colleges are stronger when they are racially diverse. And America is stronger because we are tapping into our full range of talent.
— President Biden (@POTUS) June 29, 2023
Today's Supreme Court decision is not the last word.
“They should not abandon their commitment to ensure student bodies of diverse backgrounds and experience that reflect all of America,” Biden said from the White House.
Biden says colleges should evaluate “adversity overcome” by candidates.
