Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions and says race cannot be a factor

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Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions and says race cannot be a factor

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions, forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies […]

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