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Justices Split on Affirmative Action in Court Ruling
The Supreme Court signaled divided views on affirmative action as it struck down a Jackson Michigan plan that protected black teachers with less seniority from layoffs. The decision, while not broad, preserves the debate over race based employment policies and outlines limits to layoffs in public schools.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Reagan
Sandra Day O’connor
Eric Schnapper
Naacp Legal Defense & Educational Fund
Justice Department
Terry Eastland
Mountain States Legal Foundation
Diane Vaksdal
Jackson, Mich
Jackson School Board