The group that won a fight to ban affirmative action in college admissions at the Supreme Court this summer is taking its fight to the next frontier — West Point.
The group, Students for Fair Admissions, was behind the lawsuit that led the Supreme Court to strike down race-conscious admissions at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina, a decision that has upended admissions programs at colleges and universities across the country and has seen sweeping impacts on industries that push DEI initiatives as well.
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“For most of its history, West Point has evaluated cadets based on merit and achievement,” the group said in its complaint, filed on Tuesday in the Southern District of New York. However, SFFA says the academy’s merit-based evaluations have altered in recent years.
“Instead of admitting future cadets based on objective metrics and leadership potential, West Point focuses on race,” the complaint states.
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The Washington Examiner contacted the head of SFFA, Ed Blum, the Pentagon, and West Point for a response.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
