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Federal judge upholds West Point's consideration of race in admissions process

A lawsuit was filed last year by the group Students for Fair Admissions, challenging the U.S. Military Academy's use of race in admissions as unconstitutional.

News 12 Staff

Jan 4, 2024, 8:14 AM

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A federal judge has ruled in favor of West Point's ability to consider race in their admission process.

A lawsuit was filed last year by the group Students for Fair Admissions, challenging the U.S. Military Academy's use of race in admissions as unconstitutional.

Following this ruling, the student group has promptly filed an emergency notice of appeal. News 12 has contacted both the concerned group and West Point for their comments on this decision.

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