Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin

Disclosure: Goldstein & Russell, P.C., whose attorneys work for or contribute to this blog in various capacities, represented the American Association of Law Schools as an amicus in this case.

Holding: Because the lower court did not hold the university to the demanding burden of strict scrutiny articulated in Grutter v. Bollinger, and Regents of the University of California v. Bakke, its decision affirming the district court’s grant of summary judgment was incorrect.

Judgment: Vacated and remanded, 7-1, in an opinion by Justice Kennedy on June 24, 2013. Justice Ginsburg filed a dissenting opinion. Justice Scalia and Justice Thomas filed concurring opinions.

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