Supreme Court to Hear New Case on Race and School Admissions NYT - Top Stories By: Ann E. Marimow and Abbie VanSickle 19 October 2026 at 17:48 The court’s decision to review an admissions policy for selective middle school programs in Maryland follows its rejection of affirmative action in higher education. © Alex Kent/The New York TimesIn 2023, the Supreme Court struck down race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina.