Edward Blum, a 71-year-old conservative legal strategist, is set to argue before the US Supreme Court against “race-conscious” university admissions policies. His appeal challenges how colleges consider race in admissions decisions, raising high-stakes questions about fairness and constitutional limits. The hearing could reshape the legal boundaries for campus diversity efforts across the US.
Since the September introduction of Trump’s 100000 H-1B hiring fee, just 70 employers have reportedly paid it, according to a US lawyer in court. Plaintiffs say the cost blocks small businesses from hiring foreign workers, while the government argues the low uptake shows it is not meant to raise revenue. Judges are now reviewing the policy’s legality.
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