Abigail Fisher sued the University of Texas-Austin, and the Supreme Court heard her case in 2012. She argued that using what factor in university admissions violates the equal protection clause?
A. Gender
B. Race
C. Wealth
D. Religion
Answer (1)
Abigail Fisher sued the University of Texas-Austin, claiming that the consideration of race in admissions violated the Equal Protection Clause. The case emphasized the constitutional debates surrounding affirmative action and university admissions policies. The Supreme Court eventually ruled that considering race in admissions can be permissible for promoting diversity. ;
