Activists spurred by affirmative action ruling challenge legacy admissions at Harvard

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A civil rights group is challenging legacy admissions at Harvard University, saying the practice discriminates against students of color by giving an unfair boost to the mostly white children of alumni.

It draws attention to other colleges that have abandoned the practice amid questions about its fairness, including Amherst College and Johns Hopkins University.

The case was filed on behalf of Chica Project, African Community Economic Development of New England and the Greater Boston Latino Network.

 

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