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The United States Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States and is charged with interpreting federal law, including the United States Constitution. The Court's docket is largely discretionary... more +
The United States Supreme Court is the highest court of the United States and is charged with interpreting federal law, including the United States Constitution. The Court's docket is largely discretionary with only a limited number of cases granted review each term.  The Court is comprised of one chief justice and eight associate justices, who are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate to hold lifetime positions. less -
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American Alliance for Equal Rights Files Complaints with the IRS Seeking Investigations into Tax-Exempt Foundations Based on...

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On April 1, 2025, the American Alliance for Equal Rights (“AAER”) filed complaints with the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) alleging three tax-exempt private foundations—the Gates Foundation, the Lagrant Foundation and the...more

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Biden Administration Issues Guidance to Universities on Implementing Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling

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A Department of Education letter and Q&A document outlines lawful ways for universities to promote diverse student bodies. Higher education institutions are urged to “redoubl[e] efforts to recruit and retain” students...more

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Supreme Court Prohibits Consideration of Race in College Admissions

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The Supreme Court of the United States issued a decision prohibiting direct consideration of race in college and university admissions. The Court held that the race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard University and the...more

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[Webinar] Potential Implications for the U.S. Supreme Court's Decision Impacting Affirmative Action (Higher Ed) - December 21st,...

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This program will review arguments before the Supreme Court in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College (No. 20-1199) and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina (No....more

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