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July 2, 2023
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LULAC ANALYSIS: SUPREME COURT DECISION ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IS A HISTORIC
SETBACK TO CIVIL RIGHTS PROGRESS
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Nation's Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Says the Ruling Is
Counter to America's Constitutional Guarantees of Equality
Washington, D.C. - In a closely watched decision on Thursday, the Supreme Court
struck down affirmative action programs, setting a dangerous and discriminatory
precedent that could have far-reaching implications. The League of United Latin
American Citizens (LULAC), the nation's oldest and largest Latino civil rights
organization, expresses deep disappointment in the Court's ruling, which
undermines the constitutional guarantees of equality.
"The Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action programs is a historic civil
rights setback," stated LULAC President Domingo Garcia. "This decision could make
it significantly more difficult for minorities, particularly low-income
first-generation Latino and DREAMER students, to enter higher education
institutions. It puts them at an immense disadvantage and perpetuates societal
inequality and injustice."
President Garcia stressed the importance of not standing idly by in the face of
this ruling, stating, "We must take action and ensure that access to higher
education is not just a privilege for the privileged few. Only then can we ensure
that all members of our society have the same opportunities to succeed."
The impact of this decision cannot be overstated. The ruling strips away a vital
tool universities and higher education institutions have used since 1978 to
promote diversity and equal opportunities. By recognizing that race plays a role
in a student's ability to compete on the same level as their white colleagues,
affirmative action aimed to address the subliminal or direct effects of
segregation in life circumstances and education.
"Eliminating the rule of colorblindness or race neutrality in a segregated
society is hypocritical, where race has and continues to matter," President
Garcia emphasized. "Racial inequality is a deeply entrenched reality throughout
the United States. This ruling is yet another attempt to reduce equality and
opportunity for minorities, to solidify the preservation of power for the white
population as their numbers decline."
While the immediate challenges to using race in admissions were brought against
Harvard University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the
repercussions of this decision are expected to be felt across the nation.
Removing the factor of race as a consideration in college admissions will
destabilize, leading to a further decline in the ranks of Hispanic and Black
students at the nation's best schools.
LULAC calls for unity among civil rights organizations to combat this egregious
injustice. President Garcia urges all individuals and groups to take a stand on
all fronts, using the powers of the courts and the ballot box to ensure that
marginalized voices are heard.
"The world is changing, and it is time for the legal system to catch up,"
President Garcia declared. "Our Latino students deserve equal access to
education, and LULAC will continue fighting until we right this wrong. We stand
with Judge Sotomayor in recognizing that the Court's ruling cements a superficial
rule of colorblindness in a society where race still matters."
As an organization dedicated to advocating for the rights of the Latino
community, LULAC will not accept a society that perpetuates inequality and denies
equal opportunities. It is time for our nation to acknowledge the existence of
racism and address the disparities faced by oppressed communities. Together, we
can create a more just and equitable future for all.
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About LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation’s largest and
oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans
and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with 1,000
councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and
advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of
today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org [ [link removed] ] .
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