Opinion | The Supreme Court Turns ‘Equal Protection’ Upside Down - The New York Times

But diversity — whether on campus, in business, or in government and society at large — remains a vital goal for any institution, and it will now be more difficult to achieve. The word is not a "trendy slogan," as Justice Jackson wrote in her dissent. Diversifying medical schools by opening up the profession to Black physicians can save lives, she notes. Black infants, for example, are more likely to survive under the care of a Black doctor. Diversity also expands economic benefits and social understanding. A diverse student body, she wrote, means that "students of every race will come to have a greater appreciation and understanding of civic virtue, democratic values, and our country's commitment to equality." …

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