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Affirmative Action Shift: SFFA Drops Lawsuits Against Military Academies

8/14/2025

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Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) has withdrawn lawsuits against West Point and the Air Force Academy after both institutions agreed to new admissions policies that eliminate race as a factor. This decision comes in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action, marking a significant shift from previous diversity initiatives championed by past administrations.

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Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) has withdrawn lawsuits against West Point and the Air Force Academy after both institutions agreed to new admissions policies that eliminate race as a factor. This decision comes in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action, marking a significant shift from previous diversity initiatives championed by past administrations.