When President John F. Kennedy signed an executive order to establish affirmative action, many saw this as a step towards equality for all, abolishing race-based discrimination in America. However, this piece of legislation came into fiery debate when, in 2003, it was found that the University of Michigan favored the admissions of those in minority groups. Eventually, the practice was deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme … Continue reading Michigan and Affirmative Action: The Two Extremes