Brief of the States of Maryland, et al. as Amici Curiae in Support of Respondents in Grutter v. Bollinger, et al.
Legal Brief - February 19, 2003 -
- Equal protection review of a public university's admissions decisions requires accommodation of First Amendment interests and respect for the states' traditional role in education.
- Public universities have a compelling interest in the educational benefits of a diverse student body.
- An admissions program that provides for individualized, weighted consideration of race is narrowly tailored.
