Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin
A case involving whether it is constitutional for the admissions program at the University of Texas to consider race as one factor, among many, in attempting to create a diverse educational experience for...
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A case involving whether it is constitutional for the admissions program at the University of Texas to consider race as one factor, among many, in attempting to create a diverse educational experience for...
An amicus brief on behalf of U.S. citizens attempting to obtain birth certificates but being denied due to their parents' immigration status.
An amicus brief on behalf of plaintiffs in a case involving the constitutionality of Texas' voter ID law.
A case regarding whether housing policies that have a disproportionate impact on racial minorities and women violate the anti-discrimination provision of the federal Fair Housing Act.