Supreme court pick could put 40 years of affirmative action precedent at risk

‘This is a time for concern’ says law professor with Trump poised to alter the court’s balance after Anthony Kennedy’s resignation

Advocates of affirmative action have expressed concern over Donald Trump’s potential pick for a new supreme court justice, warning that his choice could threaten 40 years of legal precedent advancing diversity in schools, colleges and the workplace.

Following the resignation of Justice Anthony Kennedy last week, the president is set to announce his conservative nominee for the vacant seat on Monday – a move that could alter the balance of the court for generations to come.

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