Supreme Court to Hear New Case on Race and School Admissions, Focusing on Maryland

{"#lottery-based-system":"The current magnet program admissions process in Montgomery County, Maryland, uses a lottery system to select students. The plaintiffs argue this system unfairly favors Black and Latino students, as it is based on test scores and performance relative to other students in the school.","#constitutional-issue":"The case raises questions about the constitutionality of using race as a factor in admissions, as the Supreme Court previously struck down such policies in college admissions cases. The court is not poised to issue a ruling on the constitutional issue, but rather to decide on the technical question of what evidence is needed to bring such a claim.","#historical-context":"This case is part of a broader trend of challenges to school admissions policies aimed at fostering diversity. In 2023, the Supreme Court cited the 14th Amendment in striking down the use of race in college admissions. The current case is narrower, focusing on a more technical question of evidence needed for such a claim."}