Steve Herman#SCOTUS today "walked away from decades of precedent" says President Biden. "I strongly, strongly disagree with the court's decision" on #affirmativeaction.
"I believe our colleges are stronger when they are racially diverse," adds Biden. "We cannot let this decision be the last word."
"We need a new path forward," says President Biden, adding US colleges shouldn't abandon the committment to diverse student bodies.
Companies shouldn't use the #SCOTUS decision as an excuse to turn away from inclusion, says President Biden.
"We're not going to let this break us," concludes President Biden.
White House releases a fact sheet about actions President Biden is taking following the #SCOTUS decision striking down #affirmativeaction. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/06/29/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-actions-to-promote-educational-opportunity-and-diversity-in-colleges-and-universities/
FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces Actions to Promote Educational Opportunity and Diversity in Colleges and Universities | The White House
Today, the Supreme Court upended decades of precedent that enabled America’s colleges and universities to build vibrant diverse environments where students are prepared to lead and learn from one another. Although the Court’s decision threatens to move the country backwards, the Biden-Harris Administration will fight to preserve the hard-earned progress we have made to advance…
Ben Butler@w7voa Followed by that remarkable Q/A: "Is this a rogue court?" "It's not a normal court."
Extinction (our fate)"Is the Democratic Party going to fight for four new Justices before the right wing takes back the Senate and the WH?"
O’denney@aka_quant_noir @w7voa after what has taken place, I’m guessing we won’t see another republican president for decades, and just wait till the pendulum swings back our way, it will be an amazing time.
@BrickAlley @w7voa What way is that?
@aka_quant_noir @w7voa Left…..Of course 😎🎶🎶🎉🎊🏌️♂️