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S.Res. 23 · 108th Congress

A resolution supporting a decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit relating to…

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A resolution supporting a decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit relating to the admissions policy of the University of Michigan.

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Expresses strong support for the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in the case of Grutter v. Bollinger. Instructs the Senate Legal Counsel to appear as amicus curiae in that case in the name of the Senate and to defend the constitutionality of the University of Michigan's admissions policy to ensure a diverse student body.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Jan 16, 2003
Expresses strong support for the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in the case of Grutter v. Bollinger. Instructs the Senate Legal Counsel to appear as amicus curiae in that case in the name of the Senate and to defend the constitutionality of the University of Michigan's admissions policy to ensure a diverse student body.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution supporting a decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit relating to the admissions policy of the University of Michigan.

Latest action (Jan 16, 2003): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1086-1087)

Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jan 16, 2003

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.