Supreme Court turns away challenge to admissions criteria at Boston high schools
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Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday turned away a challenge to race-neutral admissions criteria at three prestigious Boston high schools that aimed to increase the racial and economic diversity of their student bodies.
Justice Neil Gorsuch noted that the schools have since changed the admissions policy, which "greatly diminish[es] the need for our review." Justice Samuel Alito, joined by Justice Clarence Thomas, disagreed with the decision not to hear the case.
The challenge came on the heels of the Supreme Court's June 2023 decision that struck down affirmative action at higher-education institutions and said race can no longer be used as a factor in admissions decisions.
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This year, the first night of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah will fall on the same day as Christmas for the first time since 2005.
This year, the first night of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah will fall on the same day as Christmas for the first time since 2005.
This year, the first night of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah will fall on the same day as Christmas for the first time since 2005.
NEW YORK - Authorities are revealing more details surrounding the killing of a woman who was set on fire while sleeping on the New York City subway.
President Biden signed 50 bills into law on Christmas Eve, as the year and his time in office draw to a close.
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