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Judge Rules West Point Can Continue Considering Race in Admissions

Students for Fair Admissions, who previously challenged race-conscious admissions at the Supreme Court, have filed an emergency notice of appeal.

Class of 2022 cadets attend commencement ceremonies at the US Military Academy West Point, on May 21, 2022, in New York
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the 2023 graduation ceremony at the United States Military Academy (USMA), at Michie Stadium in West Point, New York, U.S., May 27, 2023.
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Cadets walk into Michie Stadium during West Point's graduation ceremony on May 27, 2023 in West Point, N.Y.

Overview

  • U.S. District Judge Philip Halpern ruled that the U.S. Military Academy at West Point can continue to consider race in its admissions process, rejecting a request for a preliminary injunction by Students for Fair Admissions.
  • The group, which successfully challenged race-conscious college admissions policies at the Supreme Court, argued that West Point's use of race in admissions was unconstitutional.
  • The Supreme Court ruling in June 2023 did not apply to military academies, leaving them exempt from the ban on race-conscious admissions policies.
  • Judge Halpern stated that an injunction at this stage would disrupt the current admissions cycle that is set to end on January 31.
  • Students for Fair Admissions has filed an emergency notice of appeal following the judge's decision.