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Supreme Court Moves Toward Colorblind Constitution, Impacting Race Policies

9/13/2025

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The Supreme Court plans to remove race as a factor in judicial decisions, affecting political representation and immigration policies.
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Clarence Thomas advocate for a colorblind Constitution, opposing any governmental race considerations.
Their previous rulings, including the end of affirmative action, aim to eliminate racial discrimination.
The court recently permitted the Trump administration to resume racial profiling in immigration raids, despite dissent from Democratic justices.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh's defense of this ruling faced criticism for its lack of strength.

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The Supreme Court plans to remove race as a factor in judicial decisions, affecting political representation and immigration policies.
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Clarence Thomas advocate for a colorblind Constitution, opposing any governmental race considerations.
Their previous rulings, including the end of affirmative action, aim to eliminate racial discrimination.
The court recently permitted the Trump administration to resume racial profiling in immigration raids, despite dissent from Democratic justices.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh's defense of this ruling faced criticism for its lack of strength.