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The Past And Future Of Affirmative Action In Texas

Abner Fletcher

Posted on July 17, 2018 · Trump Administration’s retraction on Obama-era guidance on affirmative action could lead to future challenges in the courts?

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Houston Reacts To Supreme Court Fisher v. UT Affirmative Action Ruling

Florian Martin

Posted on June 23, 2016 · A majority of the justices on Thursday sided with the University of Texas and upheld its use of race in admissions. But it does not end the debate over the practice.

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