Number: RL31874
Title: The University of Michigan Affirmative Action Cases: Racial Diversity in Higher Education
Authors: Charles V. Dale, American Law Division 
Abstract: On April 1, 2003, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the University of Michigan affirmative action cases, Grutter v. Bollinger and Gratz v. Bollinger. Constitutionally speaking, the central question presented is whether Michigans admissions policies pass strict judicial scrutiny, as demanded by the Supreme Court when evaluating any race-based governmental action under the Equal Protection Clause.
Pages: 9
Date: July 15, 2003