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Naval Academy can consider race in admissions, federal judge rules

  • A federal district court upheld the U.S. Naval Academy’s use of race-conscious admissions policies, rejecting a challenge from the group that ended affirmative action in higher education.
  • Judge Richard Bennett ruled the academy’s policies promote a “compelling national security interest” by fostering a diverse officer corps, stating racial diversity enhances national security.
  • Bennett clarified that the academy does not use quotas or admit based solely on race and considers race in limited circumstances.
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A federal judge ruled on Friday that the U.S. Naval Academy can continue to consider race in its admission process, finding that military cohesion and other national security factors mean that the school should not be subject to the same standards as civil universities. During a two-week trial in September, the academy’s lawyers argued that prioritizing diversity in the army makes it stronger, more effective and more widely respected. The group …

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arcamax.com broke the news in on Friday, December 6, 2024.
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