Indian-Americans Stand Strong: The Impact of the US Supreme Court's Ruling on Affirmative Action
The recent historic ruling by the United States Supreme Court to strike down affirmative action has sparked mixed reactions within the Indian-American community. While the decision is seen as a setback, Indian-Americans have shown resilience in their fight against discrimination and their support for justice in education, particularly for Asian students.
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Despite the setback, Indian-Americans have remained strong in their fight against discrimination and in their support of justice for Asian students. Anantatmula, an Indian-American woman and a board member of the Asian American Coalition for Education (AACE), has been at the forefront of the battle against this discrimination since 2015, when she joined Edward Blum of Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) in the lawsuit. She has repeatedly presented the discriminatory policies of Harvard University and the University of North Carolina to the Department of Education and the Trump Administration in order to seek justice.
President Joe Biden has also spoken out against the ruling, stating that he “strongly, strongly” disagreed with it. He urged colleges to find other routes to achieve diversity in lieu of the court’s decision. Furthermore, a number of college presidents have released statements affirming their commitment to diversity, while former President Obama also called for “young people to have the opportunities they deserve.” Despite the setback, Indian-Americans like Anantatmula have been undeterred in the fight for equality and justice. Her story is a reminder that even in the face of adversity, it is possible to remain strong and to continue the fight for a better future. The US Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action is a reminder of the struggle that Indian-Americans have endured in the fight for equality and justice. Yet, it also serves as a reminder that even in the face of adversity, Indian-Americans have remained strong in their fight against discrimination and in their support of justice for Asian students.