Damani Taylor (Washington DC) stands in front of the U.S. Supreme Court  building on October 10, 2012 in Washington D.C. Taylor carries sign that reads "Equal Opportunity". The Supreme Court was hearing a challenge to its long-standing ruling that race may be considered as a factor in the admissions process (affirmative action). Justices were debating the case of Fisher v. University of Texas. The outcome could have major implications for higher education. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
LaDre Britt, a 14 year student from Dunbar High in Washington DC, sits on the steps in front of the U.S. Supreme Court  building on October 10, 2012. Britt's sign reads "Out of Many, One America". The Supreme Court was hearing a challenge to its long-standing ruling that race may be considered as a factor in the admissions process (affirmative action). Justices were debating the case of Fisher v. University of Texas. The outcome could have major implications for higher education. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Abigail Fisher walks from the Supreme Court on October 10, 2012 in Washington D.C. The Supreme Court had just heard her challenge to its long-standing ruling that race may be considered as a factor in the admissions process (affirmative action). Justices were debating the case of Fisher v. University of Texas. The outcome could have major implications for higher education. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Abigail Fisher walks from the Supreme Court on October 10, 2012 in Washington D.C. The Supreme Court had just heard her challenge to its long-standing ruling that race may be considered as a factor in the admissions process (affirmative action). Justices were debating the case of Fisher v. University of Texas. The outcome could have major implications for higher education. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Abigail Fisher walks from the Supreme Court on October 10, 2012 in Washington D.C. The Supreme Court had just heard her challenge to its long-standing ruling that race may be considered as a factor in the admissions process (affirmative action). Justices were debating the case of Fisher v. University of Texas. The outcome could have major implications for higher education. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Abigail Fisher walks from the Supreme Court on October 10, 2012 in Washington D.C. The Supreme Court had just heard her challenge to its long-standing ruling that race may be considered as a factor in the admissions process (affirmative action). Justices were debating the case of Fisher v. University of Texas. The outcome could have major implications for higher education. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Abigail Fisher walks from the Supreme Court on October 10, 2012 in Washington D.C. The Supreme Court had just heard her challenge to its long-standing ruling that race may be considered as a factor in the admissions process (affirmative action). Justices were debating the case of Fisher v. University of Texas. The outcome could have major implications for higher education. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Abigail Fisher walks from the Supreme Court on October 10, 2012 in Washington D.C. The Supreme Court had just heard her challenge to its long-standing ruling that race may be considered as a factor in the admissions process (affirmative action). Justices were debating the case of Fisher v. University of Texas. The outcome could have major implications for higher education. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Abigail Fisher walks from the Supreme Court on October 10, 2012 in Washington D.C. The Supreme Court had just heard her challenge to its long-standing ruling that race may be considered as a factor in the admissions process (affirmative action). Justices were debating the case of Fisher v. University of Texas. The outcome could have major implications for higher education. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Damani Taylor (Washington DC) stands in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building on October 10, 2012 in Washington D.C. Taylor carries sign that reads "Equal Opportunity". The Supreme Court was hearing a challenge to its long-standing ruling that race may be considered as a factor in the admissions process (affirmative action). Justices were debating the case of Fisher v. University of Texas. The outcome could have major implications for higher education. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Damani Taylor (Washington DC) stands in front of the U.S. Supreme Court  building on October 10, 2012 in Washington D.C. Taylor carries sign that reads "Equal Opportunity". The Supreme Court was hearing a challenge to its long-standing ruling that race may be considered as a factor in the admissions process (affirmative action). Justices were debating the case of Fisher v. University of Texas. The outcome could have major implications for higher education. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
Damani Taylor (Washington DC) stands in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building on October 10, 2012 in Washington D.C. Taylor carries sign that reads "Equal Opportunity". The Supreme Court was hearing a challenge to its long-standing ruling that race may be considered as a factor in the admissions process (affirmative action). Justices were debating the case of Fisher v. University of Texas. The outcome could have major implications for higher education. (Photo by Jeff Malet)
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