A resolution supporting a decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit relating to the admissions policy of the University of Michigan.

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SRES 23

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Jan 16, 2003

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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1086-1087)

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Affirmative action programs Appellate courts Civil actions and liability Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues College administration Congress Congressional legal counsel Higher education Judicial review Law Minorities Parties to actions Reverse discrimination in education Senate

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Summary

Expresses strong support for the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in the case of Grutter v. Bollinger. Instructs the Senate Legal Counsel to appear as amicus curiae in that case in the name of the Senate and to defend the constitutionality of the University of Michigan's admissions policy to ensure a diverse student body.

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Jan 16, 2003

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1086-1087)
Jan 16, 2003

Introduced in Senate

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