U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the recent Supreme Court ruling against the use of affirmative action in college admissions. He expresses his disappointment with the decision, but emphasizes the importance of continuing to consider racial adversity for applicants. Biden believes that the court’s decision does not reflect the values that America stands for and highlights the need for change.
During an interview on MSNBC’s “Deadline: White House,” Biden criticizes the current Supreme Court for undermining fundamental rights and decisions, stating that their legitimacy is being questioned like never before.
The Supreme Court declared Harvard University and the University of North Carolina’s affirmative action policies unconstitutional. The majority opinion, led by Chief Justice John Roberts, claims that these policies violate the equal protection clause of the Constitution’s 14th Amendment. Roberts argues that the programs employ race in a negative manner, perpetuate racial stereotypes, and lack clear endpoints.
In her dissenting opinion, Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson accuses the majority of regressing on affirmative action and dismissing the importance of race in people’s lives. She argues that disregarding race in law does not eliminate its significance in reality.
In his address, Biden proposes a new standard for colleges to consider the adversity a student has overcome in their selection process. He believes that colleges should maintain their commitment to diversity and inclusion by taking into account applicants’ varied backgrounds and experiences.
The president acknowledges that discrimination persists in America and emphasizes that today’s decision has not altered that fact. He criticizes the current system for primarily benefiting the wealthy and well-connected, reinforcing the disadvantages faced by working people. Biden calls for a higher education system that works for everyone.
In response to the ruling, the Department of Education provides guidance to colleges and universities on how to proceed. It advises institutions to consider factors such as an applicant’s financial background, upbringing, high school attended, and experiences of hardship, including racial discrimination.
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