The proceeding serves as a fresh test of legal standards for educational diversity and could make it easier to challenge similar public school admissions policies across the US. The case marks the 22nd time Pacific Legal has appeared before the Supreme Court to challenge government policies.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Supreme Court Takes Maryland School Race Suit to Test Diversity Rules
US Politics1 day ago
Pacific Legal will argue before the US highest court that selective middle school magnet programs in Maryland are discriminating against Asian applicants. The US Supreme Court agreed to hear the lawsuit, which claims Maryland used racial balancing in its admissions policies to reduce the enrollment of Asian students in these elite programs.
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