Students for Fair Admissions
Coverage of Students for Fair Admissions in the Nexus archive.
- What did SFFA vs. Harvard reveal about admissions?
The article discusses the SFFA vs. Harvard case and its implications for college admissions practices. The lawsuit, involving Students for Fair Admissions and Harvard University, raises questions about affirmative action and racial considerations in admissions.
- A lawsuit challenges Hawaii homestead leases limited to those with 50% Hawaiian blood
A lawsuit challenges the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, which provides land leases at $1/year to individuals with at least 50% Hawaiian ancestry. The case, filed by Pacific Legal Foundation, argues the law is unconstitutional, while advocates emphasize its role in supporting Native Hawaiian self-sufficiency and cultural preservation. The law, established in 1921, faces broader scrutiny amid debates over racial eligibility criteria and federal recognition.