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The United States Supreme Court and School Integration in L.A.
Today the U.S. Supreme Court threw out school integration programs in Louisville and Seattle because they used race to maintain racial balance. Also tonight, immigration reform is dead for the foreseeable future.
By Warren Olney • • 30m ListenToday the U.S. Supreme Court threw out school integration programs in Louisville and Seattle because they used race to maintain racial balance. Also tonight, immigration reform is dead for the foreseeable future.
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2 storiesSenate Says 'No' to Immigration Reform, Californians Say 'Yes'
The U.S. Senate killed immigration reform today and it’s probably dead for the rest of President Bush’s term in office. Coincidentally, the Public Policy Institute of California released a poll last night showing that immigration is the number one issue on the minds of Californians.
Read the story5 minThe Local Impact of Today’s Supreme Court Decision on School Integration
Some legal observers are confused by today’s affirmative action decision by the US Supreme Court . Four justices said that it's essential for schools to consider race as they try to maintain diversity among their students.
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