Before the Court in Schuette v. BAMN
The Justices Weigh in on Banning Racial Preferences
At 1:00 p.m. on October 15, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments for case number 12–682, Bill Schuette, et al. v. Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action, Integration and Immigrant Rights and Fight for Equality by Any Means Necessary (BAMN), et al. At 2:0 p.m., arguments concluded and the case was submitted for judgment. Following are excerpts from the arguments of John J. Bursch, solicitor general for the State of Michigan, and Shanta Driver, counsel of record for BAMN, et al. Questions are presented from eight Supreme Court Justices. Justice Kagan has recused herself in this case. Argument on…
