On Thursday, the Supreme Court overturned decades of precedent by striking down affirmative action and declaring that the race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina were unlawful.
Adam Liptak, who covers the United States Supreme Court for The New York Times, explains the ruling, and what it means for American society.
Guest: Adam Liptak, who covers the court for The New York Times.
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