Lawyers for Civil Rights Challenge Harvard’s Legacy Admissions Policy, Alleging Discrimination Against Students of Color

A civil rights group is challenging the legacy admissions policy at Harvard University, alleging that it discriminates against students of color. The Lawyers for Civil Rights, a nonprofit based in Boston, filed the suit on Monday on behalf of Black and Latino community groups in New England.

The suit claims that Harvard’s admissions system violates the Civil Rights Act, as it gives an unfair boost to mostly white children of alumni. This is the latest effort in a growing push against legacy admissions, which gives admissions priority to the children of alumni.

The suit comes in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision last week to end affirmative action in college admissions. This decision has sparked backlash against the practice of legacy admissions, as it gives an advantage to students who are already privileged.

The Lawyers for Civil Rights is seeking to have the legacy admissions policy at Harvard declared unconstitutional. They are also asking the court to order Harvard to stop using legacy admissions in its admissions process.

The outcome of this case could have a significant impact on the admissions process at Harvard and other universities. It remains to be seen whether the court will rule in favor of the civil rights group and put an end to legacy admissions.