U.S. Supreme Court and Race in College Admissions

http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/21/justice/scotus-race-policy/index.html?iref=allsearch

In early 2013, the Supreme Court will decide whether using race in college admissions at The University of Texas is constitutional.  The Court will decide if using race-conscious admission policies violate the rights of white applicants. 

"Using race in admissions decisions, to achieve diversity, amounts to stereotyping people by their race," said Joshua Thompson of the conservative Pacific Legal Foundation, which filed a legal brief in support of Fisher. "Racial diversity in a student body does not guarantee a diversity of experience and perspectives. It is unrealistic and wrong to try to pigeonhole people by their race."

The University released the following statement: "We must have the flexibility to consider each applicant's unique experiences and background so we can provide the best environment in which to educate and train the students who will be our nation's future leaders."