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SCOTUS struck down loan forgiveness and affirmative action. Now what?

SCOTUS struck down loan forgiveness and affirmative action. Now what?

FromThe Rundown | Chicago News


SCOTUS struck down loan forgiveness and affirmative action. Now what?

FromThe Rundown | Chicago News

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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Jul 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Last week, the Supreme Court issued two rulings with big implications in the world of higher education. First, they ruled that race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina were unconstitutional, effectively ending affirmative action at colleges nationwide. The next day, they ruled that an executive action by President Joe Biden – one that would have canceled up to $20,000 in student loan debt for some borrowers – was beyond his authority, effectively killing the program. To explain what these rulings mean for future students and the millions of people who already have educational loans, we’re joined by Lisa Philip, WBEZ’s higher education reporter. She’s been gauging the reactions from borrowers, students, administrators and others.
Released:
Jul 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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