The Future Of Affirmative Action After Grutter v. Bollinger

Abstract

The future of affirmative action was the subject of a pair of consolidated cases decided by the United States Supreme Court in June 2003. Whether the Fourteenth Amendment prohibits the use of race in the admission of students to a University or whether diversity can provide a compelling government interest sufficient to meet Fourteenth Amendment standard was the controversy decided by the Supreme Court. This case will affect the future of affirmative action not only in higher education, but also in the employment arena as well.