Grutter v. Bollinger (2003)

In its 2003 decision in Grutter, the Supreme Court broadly reaffirmed its holding in Bakke, holding that diversity was a compelling educational interest and allowing the use of race in the admissions process so long as it was only a “plus” factor. The Court did suggest that preferences should be temporary and disappear in time, but carved out a broad path for their permissible use.