Bollinger, in which it said race could be considered as a factor in the admissions process because universities had a compelling interest in maintaining diverse campuses.
The court effectively overturned the 2003 ruling Grutter v. University of North Carolina students make their way across the campus in Chapel Hill on March 28. President Joe Biden called the decision a " severe disappointment," adding that his administration would provide guidance about how colleges could maintain diversity without violating the ruling. "It wasn’t perfect, but there’s no doubt that it helped offer new ladders of opportunity for those who, throughout our history, have too often been denied a chance to show how fast they can climb," said Michelle Obama, the first Black first lady. The decision was hailed by prominent conservatives, who say the Constitution should be "colorblind," with former President Donald Trump calling i t "a great day for America." Liberals, however, condemned the ruling, saying affirmative action is a key tool for remedying historic race discrimination.
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