Brief for Amici Curiae 65 Leading American Businesses in Support of Respondents in Grutter v. Bollinger, et al.
Legal Brief - February 18, 2003
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- The pursuit of diversity in higher education is a compelling state interest because it prepares all students to succeed in and enhance the global community.
- The importance of diversity was addressed by the Supreme Court in Bakke and has been a controlling force in the 25 years since the case was decided.
- Because the population is diverse and because of the increasingly global reach of American business, the skills and training needed to succeed in business today demand exposure to widely diverse people, cultures, ideas and viewpoints.
- Individuals who have been educated in a diverse setting are more likely to succeed.
