Most recent case: Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin
- Case filed by 2 plaintiffs on the basis that they were discriminated against in the admission process based on their race under the equal protection clause of the constitution
- In 2009, the United States District court upheld the university’s policy, finding that it met the standards of laid out in the Grutter decision.
- In 2011, lawyers for Fisher filed a petition seeking review from the Supreme Court, Case if of particular concern because it could overturn the Grutter decision and effectively end Affirmative Action in the United States.