Read The Ruling: Inside The Affirmative Action Decision

By Matt Stiles

Published June 24, 2013 at 11:00 AM EDT

The Supreme Court on Monday ordered a lower court to reconsider its decision upholding a race-based admissions program at the University of Texas. Explore the ruling.

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