Janaki Mehta

colleges. An activist group called Students for Fair Admissions argued that the Naval Academy's race-conscious admissions process was unconstitutional and violates what it calls the original principles of the civil rights movement. A U.S. district judge in Baltimore rejected their arguments, writing that, quote, remains critical for military effectiveness and thus for national security.

Over a year ago, the Supreme Court effectively ended affirmative action at other colleges and universities, leaving out U.S. military academies. Students for Fair Admissions has already said they were disappointed by the latest opinion and that they plan to appeal. Janaki Mehta, NPR News.

Over a year ago, the Supreme Court effectively ended affirmative action at other colleges and universities, leaving out U.S. military academies. Students for Fair Admissions has already said they were disappointed by the latest opinion and that they plan to appeal. Janaki Mehta, NPR News.