Supreme Court allows West Point to consider race in admissions for now
The Supreme Court said it will not stop the U.S. Military Academy from considering race in its admissions process while a legal fight plays out.
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The Supreme Court said it will not stop the U.S. Military Academy from considering race in its admissions process while a legal fight plays out.
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