[WardFive] Affirmative Action Supporters to Rally at the U. S. Supreme Court

Source: Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights

 

Affirmative Action Supporters Rally at the U. S. Supreme Court

Join the rally on the steps of the United States Supreme Court on Wednesday, October 10^th from 11 AM to 1 PM.

 

(Washington, D.C.) On Wednesday, October 10, a wide range of organizations, institutions and individuals who support educational opportunity will rally at the U.S. Supreme Court. The rally is scheduled for the day of oral argument in Fisher v. University of Texas. The plaintiff in Fisher asks the Court to declare the admissions policy of the University inconsistent with, or to entirely overrule, Grutter v. Bollinger, a 2003 case in which the Supreme Court ruled that race could play a limited role in the admissions policies of universities. A reversal of Grutter could end the consideration of race in admissions policies in colleges and universities across the country, both public and private

The Fisher case has implications for diversity, educational opportunity, the future of our workforce, and America’s global competitiveness. Therefore, civil rights, corporate, social justice, political, and student leaders will stand united for opportunity before the Supreme Court on the day of oral argument.

Quote from Wade Henderson, President and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights:

“The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights invites all people to join us on October 10 to stand up for fairness in college admissions; to stand up for expanding opportunity to all Americans; and to stand up for a judicial precedent that is balanced, fair, and in the best interests of our nation.”

WHERE:         RALLY STEPS OF THE U.S. SUPREME COURT – MEDIA CHECK IN AVAILABLE AT THE UNITED METHODIST BUILDING [100 Maryland Avenue NE]

WHEN:           WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 -- 11:00 AM TO 1 PM