Federal Judge Upholds Naval Academy’s Use of Race in Admissions Process
In a landmark decision, a federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, may continue to consider race as one of several factors in its admissions process. This decision reaffirms the Academy’s stance on maintaining a diverse student body, an initiative which officials claim enhances the educational experience and prepares future leaders for the diverse environments they will command. The judge stated that the use of race in admissions decisions at the Naval Academy is in alignment with Supreme Court precedents, which have historically permitted race-conscious admissions policies, provided they are … Read more