The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday voted to overturn a state ban on affirmative action.
The 2-1 vote determined that the state’s 2006 ruling — which prohibited institutions from giving preference to citizens based on race, gender, ethnicity and other factors — was unconstitutional, and “alters Michigan’s political structure by impermissibly burdening racial minorities.”
Experts expect the vote to be appealed. It is unclear how the ruling would effect university admissions or policies, particularly at MSU and the University of Michigan. Officials in MSU’s Office of Admissions declined to comment.
“As a party to the litigation, we are in the process of carefully reviewing this complex opinion,” Heather Swain, the university’s interim vice president for media relations, said in a statement. “This is a significant issue that impacts universities and we need to give it thoughtful consideration.”
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