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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2002

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to review a law school's affirmative action policy.

Three white students sued the University of Michigan after being denied admission. They contend lower-qualified minorities were given the spots in violation of the U.S. Constitution.

The Court last visited the issue in 1978 when it upheld the use of race in college admissions but struck down racial quotas.

Get the Story:
Colleges' Selection Policies Face Test (The Washington Post 12/3)
Universities Alter Recruiting (The Washington Post 12/3)
Supreme Court to Revisit Colleges' Diversity Efforts (The New York Times 12/3)
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Related Decision:
GRUTTER v. BOLLINGER, No. 01-1447, 01-1516 (6th Cir. May 14, 2002)

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