US EditionWest Point, Air Force Academy settle lawsuits challenging race-based admissions
Students for Fair Admissions ended lawsuits after West Point and Air Force Academy agreed to permanent race-neutral admissions and must notify SFFA of any future changes.
- Following negotiations, SFFA agreed to dismiss suits against West Point and the Air Force Academy in exchange for permanent admissions reforms and notification of future policy changes.
- On Tuesday, Students for Fair Admissions settled lawsuits against West Point and the Air Force Academy, securing policy reforms and oversight, following earlier this year’s broader legal challenges.
- Following the new administration directive, U.S. Military Academy at West Point and U.S. Air Force Academy removed race-conscious goals after the president signed an executive order on January 27, 2025, barring race or sex preferences.
- The settlement mandates that the academies notify SFFA of any future admissions policy changes, with the Department of Justice overseeing compliance, as Attorney General Pam Bondi said her department 'is committed to eliminating DEI practices throughout the federal government.'
- Together with the Naval Academy case earlier this year, this agreement positions the academies to admit future officers based solely on merit, ensuring policies are aligned with recent legal rulings.
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