Question

Why did the Supreme Court rule against Barbara Grutter in her attempt to gain admission into the University of Michigan law school?
A) It ruled that states cannot use race as a factor during the admissions process.
B)It determined that states can use race to diversify their schools.
C)It decided that Grutter’s qualifications were not equal to those of the other applicants.
D)It said that states have the right to make admissions policies.

Answer 1

it determined that states can use race to diversify their schools

Answer 2

The correct answer is B, as the Supreme Court determined that states can use race to diversify their schools, textually saying that the U.S. Constitution "does not prohibit the law school's narrowly tailored use of race in admissions decisions to further a compelling interest in obtaining the educational benefits that flow from a diverse student body".