US students battle for affirmative action
US supreme court decides whether to overturn Michigan ban on preferential college admissions to racial minorities.
Published On 15 Oct 2013
In Michigan, universities can favour students applying for admission who are athletes, rural residents – even musicians.
However, by state law, they cannot give preferential admission to racial minorities.
In 2005, Michigan voters passed a resolution changing the state constitution to ban affirmative action.
Al Jazeera’s John Hendren reports from Detroit, Michigan.
Source: Al Jazeera