VOA News - US Supreme Court Hears Racial Preference Case

By Chris Simkins, VOANews.com

The U.S. Supreme Court heard augments Wednesday in a case challenging the extent to which public universities can use race as a factor in considering student applications.

Outside the Supreme Court in Washington people gathered to have their opinions heard. The high court is deciding whether schools can consider race when admitting students. Some, like University of Texas student Jasmine Kyles, say race matters in building a diverse student body. . .

Walter Weber is senior counsel with the American Center for Law and Justice. He says colleges and universities should not use racial preferences in admissions.

"The administration of the University of Texas has admitted they are engaging in race-based decision making. Our position is that it should be saying, 'We are not going to consider race, we decide each application on its merits," said Weber. . .

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