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Supreme Court to hear challenge to Maryland magnet admissions

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  • The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a challenge to Montgomery County, Maryland, magnet school admissions limiting Asian American students.
  • Parents allege the policy was adopted to reduce Asian enrollment.
  • The 4th Circuit upheld Fairfax County’s policy 2-1, finding Asian students secured seats exceeding their population share.
  • Montgomery County replaced a test with a lottery, yet Asian enrollment fell while staying above population share.
  • Justices will hear arguments early next year.