Litigators for Affirmative Action Reflect on Next Steps

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Was Live Friday, Jul 7, 2023 | 11 am PT

Guest Speakers

  • Judy Chu, U.S. Representative for California’s 28th congressional district.
  • John C. Yang, President and Executive Director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC
  • Jin Hee Lee, Director of Strategic Initiatives (part of the litigators team) at Legal Defense Fund (LDF)
  • Francisca Fajana, Director of Racial Justice Strategy at LatinoJustice
  • Chavis Jones, Associate Counsel, Educational Opportunities Project, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law

Event Overview

ACoM has invited litigators who argued on behalf of affirmative action before the Supreme Court to reflect on the court’s ruling and its broader impact. They will also discuss possible next steps in the legal drive for racial equity, including a lawsuit against legacy admissions at Harvard.

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