Massachusetts congressional delegation reacts to Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision

An extremist Supreme Court has once again reversed decades of settled law, rolled back the march toward racial justice, and narrowed educational opportunity for all. I won't stop fighting for young people with big dreams who deserve an equal chance to pursue their future.

— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) June 29, 2023

The far-right, extremist majority on the Supreme Court just struck down affirmative action—a critical tool for colleges and universities to advance racial justice, equity, and diversity across the United States. We’ll be live in Boston at 1pm to respond.

— Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) June 29, 2023

Once again, this decision by the Supreme Court will benefit the wealthy and well off — folks with the money and connections to access more exclusive schools — while the students who pay the price will be from disadvantaged communities who have been traditionally overlooked. 2/2

— Lori Trahan (@RepLoriTrahan) June 29, 2023

Today's #SCOTUS ruling on affirmative action undermines 5 decades of precedent and our march toward progress.

The extremist majority applied a color-blind standard when we know we don’t live in a color-blind society.

This only further undermines the Court and its legitimacy.

— Katherine Clark (@WhipKClark) June 29, 2023