Consequences of Grutter v. Bollinger

Medium Unit 3: Civil Liberties & Rights Affirmative Action

In the context of affirmative action, various Supreme Court decisions have shaped the legal landscape regarding its implementation in education. One pivotal case was Grutter v. Bollinger (2003), where the Supreme Court upheld the University of Michigan Law School's use of race as a factor in admissions, asserting it contributed to diversity. However, the ruling also emphasized the need for such policies to be implemented in a way that is not overly simplistic or mechanistic. Which of the following best describes one significant consequence of this case regarding admissions policies?

Colleges must use a quota system to admit a specific number of minority students.

Colleges can consider race as one of multiple factors in admission decisions.

Colleges are required to prioritize test scores above all other criteria.

Colleges cannot consider race or ethnicity in any form during admissions.

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