This Asian-American success story applauds Supreme Court affirmative action ruling

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SUPREME COURT JUSTICES THOMAS, SOTOMAYOR READ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OPINIONS FROM THE BENCH IN RARE MOVE

A 2019 survey by the National Association for College Admission Counseling found that 24.6% of schools admitted that race had a"considerable" or"moderate" influence on admissions. I am living my American Dream because, in this country, your actions determine your fate — not your race, ethnicity or socio-economic background. I have worked for decades to ensure that students of all races and backgrounds are judged solely on their merits. In 1996, I campaigned for California’s Proposition 209, which banned racial preferences in public hiring, education and contracting.

I immigrated to this country from South Korea when I was 19 years old to pursue an education in California. I am living my American Dream because, in this country, your actions determine your fate — not your race, ethnicity or socio-economic background.

 

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