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Judge Dismisses Challenge to Boston's Race-Neutral Admissions

3/20/2026

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U.S. District Judge William Young dismissed Boston Parent Coalition for Academic Excellence v. Boston School Committee, stating the tier-based admissions system is race-neutral and compliant with the 14th Amendment.
The coalition plans to appeal, citing ongoing disagreements among courts on disparate impact in discrimination cases.
The policy uses socio-economic factors to guide admissions.
Since implementing the tier-based system, Black and Hispanic admissions have increased.
White admissions have decreased.

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U.S. District Judge William Young dismissed Boston Parent Coalition for Academic Excellence v. Boston School Committee, stating the tier-based admissions system is race-neutral and compliant with the 14th Amendment.
The coalition plans to appeal, citing ongoing disagreements among courts on disparate impact in discrimination cases.
The policy uses socio-economic factors to guide admissions.
Since implementing the tier-based system, Black and Hispanic admissions have increased.
White admissions have decreased.