Why a private school for Native Hawaiians is facing a civil rights test and what it means for affirmative action
Kamehameha Schools, a private institution in Hawaii with a $15 billion endowment, is under legal scrutiny for its admissions policy favouring Native Hawaiian students. Founded by a royal will, the school faces a challenge from Students for Fair Admissions, a group opposing affirmative action. The case follows past legal battles and national shifts in US civil rights law. Supporters argue the policy addresses historic disadvantage and preserves cultural identity, as reported by the Associated Press.
Kamehameha Schools, a private institution in Hawaii with a $15 billion endowment, is under legal scrutiny for its admissions policy favouring Native Hawaiian students. Founded by a royal will, the school faces a challenge from Students for Fair Admissions, a group opposing affirmative action. The case follows past legal battles and national shifts in US civil rights law. Supporters argue the policy addresses historic disadvantage and preserves cultural identity, as reported by the Associated Press.
