UNC Case Facts
Who is the petitioner?
Students for Fair Admissions, Inc.
Does UNC take race into effect in their application policy?
What is the other college wrapped up in the same controversy that went to trial?
Harvard
When was the case granted?
January 2022
When would considering race be illegal vs. legal?
If it’s one factor out of many, it’s legal. It can’t be the only factor
Who is the respondent?
University of North Carolina, et al.
Why are schools allowed to use affirmative action in their decision-making?
Because the court ruled that schools did have a “compelling interest” in the educational benefits of having a diverse student body
What percentage of the UNC population are Black students?
8.23%
How many days did the bench trial for this case last?
8 days
What is redlining?
A discriminatory practice in which certain services are withheld from low-income neighborhoods. One factor that makes affirmative action necessary.
When is a decision for the UNC case expected?
Summer of 2023
Does Puget Sound use race in their admission policy?
Yes
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How many years did litigation span before this case was brought to the court of appeals?
7 years
What is a plus factor in admissions?
something that could influence a close decision if a applicant comes from an underrepresented group
What is the decision of the case?
Still pending
When did the University of Michigan stop using affirmative action?
2006
What is the alleged amendment violation in this case?
The 14th Amendment (equal protection clause) by using race as a factor in admissions.
When did the Civil Rights Act make discrimination in the workplace illegal?
1964
What year did the US Supreme Court rule that the limitation of use of affirmative action policies by schools was legal?
2016
What is the full case title?
Student For Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina (SFFA v UNC)
How much did the University of Michigan Black population drop from 2006 to 2020?
7% dropped to 4%
Why did both Harvard and UNC’s cases go to trial?
Harvard is a private institution and UNC is public, so the courts can hypothetically rule differently due to the private versus public sector. Those grounds created two different cases out of this issue.
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Which two aspects of life are most impacted by affirmative action?
Education & employment