Supreme Court Ruling in Fisher v. University of Texas

During the late 20th and early 21st centuries, affirmative action policies have sparked significant debate in the United States regarding the balance between promoting diversity and ensuring equality under the law. One of the crucial Supreme Court cases that examined the legality of affirmative action in university admissions was Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin (2016). In this case, Abigail Fisher challenged the admissions process at the University, which considered race as one factor among many in a holistic review. The case raised pivotal questions about the constitutional balance between the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and the pursuit of diversity in higher education.

Which of the following best describes the Supreme Court's ruling in Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin concerning the use of race in college admissions?