The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case regarding allegations of racial discrimination in the admissions policy for magnet middle schools in Montgomery County, Maryland. The case, Association for Education Fairness v. Montgomery County Board of Education, will focus on whether challengers must demonstrate a significant statistical impact on a targeted racial group. The court will also review a separate case about the constitutionality of a federal law on home distilling. Both cases are scheduled for oral arguments in early 2027.
Key facts
- The Supreme Court will hear Association for Education Fairness v. Montgomery County Board of Education.
- The case involves alleged racial discrimination in school admissions policies.
- The admissions policy was changed in 2020 after concerns about racial makeup.
- The Montgomery County Board of Education defends the policy as race-neutral.
- Oral arguments for both cases are set for early 2027.
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