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Conservative legal strategist Edward Blum challenges race based college admissions at US Supreme Court
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Published on 24 April 2026
The Supreme Court fight turns on one disputed admissions policy
Edward Blum, a 71-year-old conservative legal strategist, is set to argue before the US Supreme Court against “race-conscious” university admissions policies. His appeal challenges how colleges consider race in admissions decisions, raising high-stakes questions about fairness and constitutional limits. The hearing could reshape the legal boundaries for campus diversity efforts across the US.
- Edward Blum, 71, is pushing his Supreme Court appeal on admissions
- He contests “race-conscious” university admissions policies
- The case centers on whether race can be considered in college decisions
- A ruling could significantly impact campus admissions nationwide
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