The Supreme Court voted 6-3 to strike down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring that race cannot be a factor in the process. The conservative majority overturned admissions policies at Harvard and the University of North Carolina, stating that universities have wrongly focused on the color of an individual's skin rather than their achievements and skills. The decision has left institutions of higher education scrambling to find new ways to achieve diverse student bodies. The dissenting justices, including Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, criticized the decision, calling it a setback for progress and a tragedy for all. Former President Donald Trump praised the ruling as a great day for America, while President Joe Biden is expected to comment on the decision later. The verdict may have broader implications beyond college admissions, potentially affecting other race-conscious practices such as scholarships and recruitment. Universities will now have the responsibility of implementing the ruling while attempting to maintain racial equity in their admissions processes.