Fisher v. University of Texas

In 2008, Abigail N. Fisher, a Caucasian applicant, was denied admission to the University of Texas, which used a race-conscious policy to promote diversity after implementing legislation that prioritized top ten percent high school graduates. Fisher challenged the university’s use of race in admissions, claiming it violated the Fourteenth Amendment's equal protection clause. Her case progressed through the courts, highlighting ongoing debates over race-based admissions practices.