White House Condemns Supreme Court’s 2023 Ruling on Affirmative Action and Decline in Black Student Enrollment

The White House Condemns Supreme Court’s Ruling on Affirmative Action as Black Student Enrollment Declines on College Campuses

In a recent press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre expressed strong condemnation of the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling on affirmative action, following data that showed a decline in enrollment for Black students on several college campuses.

Campuses such as MIT, Washington University, Amherst College, and Tufts University reported a decrease in their Black student populations and an increase in the number of white students enrolled. This trend is alarming and goes against efforts to create diverse and inclusive environments in higher education institutions.

The Biden-Harris administration had warned that such declines in Black student enrollment could be a reality following the Supreme Court’s conservative majority outlawing race-based admissions programs at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina. This decision has been seen as a setback that upends decades of progress in promoting diversity on college campuses.

The sharp declines in Black student enrollment are concerning, especially in the wake of the SCOTUS ruling that has raised alarms among students of color, civil rights groups, and education advocates. The Biden administration has urged colleges and universities to find alternative ways to foster diversity and ensure that all communities have access to educational opportunities.

Despite these challenges, the administration has taken steps to support education and opportunity for Black Americans, including historic investments in historically Black colleges and universities and the cancellation of student loan debt. The commitment to promoting educational opportunities for all Americans remains a top priority for the Biden administration.