An alliance of Asian American groups filed a federal complaint Friday against Harvard University, claiming that the school and other Ivy League institutions are using racial quotas to admit students other than high-scoring Asians.
More than 60 Chinese, Indian, Korean and Pakistani groups came together for the complaint, which was filed with the civil rights offices at the Justice and Education departments. The groups are calling for an investigation and say these schools need to stop using racial quotas or racial balancing in admission.
"We are seeking equal treatment regardless of race," said Chunyan Li, a professor and civil rights activist, who said they'd rather universities use income rather than race in affirmative action policies.
Harvard says its admissions approach has been found to be “fully compliant federal law.” Officials also say the number of Asian students admitted increased from 17.6 percent to 21 percent in the last decade.
"We will vigorously defend the right of Harvard, and other universities, to continue to seek the educational benefits that come from a class that is diverse on multiple dimensions," said Robert Iuliano, Harvard's general counsel.
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White Americans have been complaining about this for years. In the old days, qualifications came first then affirmative action became the law.
ReplyDeleteAnother problem would be are they legal citizens of the US. If not they should have no case.
ReplyDeleteWhite America has been yelling this for years. Its about time another group joins in the fight.
ReplyDeleteCapable students who could be high achievers if teachers had any time to spend with them are being lost. We must focus on those who won't learn and won't behave.
ReplyDeleteMy son was denied admittance to an ivy league and one of his "local ethnic" classmates with much lower scores and accoplishments was accepted. The kid washed out and the school wasted a slot. Let Darwinism sort out the winners and losers.
ReplyDeleteSpending all resources on those who have no intention of gainful employment is stupid.
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