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Judge upholds use of race in Naval Academy admissions, saying a diverse military is stronger

Dec. 06, 2024 17:59 PM EST

BALTIMORE (AP) — A federal judge on Friday ruled that the U.S. Naval Academy can continue considering race in its admissions process, finding that military cohesion and other national security factors mean the school should not be subjected to the same standards as civilian universities. ...

A voter-approved Maine limit on PAC contributions sets the stage for a legal challenge

Nov. 08, 2024 00:11 AM EST

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine residents this week overwhelmingly approved a referendum to limit donations to political action committees that spend independently in candidate elections, setting the stage for a legal showdown over caps on individual contributions to so-called super PACs that spend...

US Naval Academy says considering race in admissions helps create a cohesive military

Sep. 23, 2024 12:17 PM EDT

BALTIMORE (AP) — Attorneys for the U.S. Naval Academy say the officer training school should be allowed to continue using race as an admissions factor because prioritizing diversity in the military makes it stronger, more effective and more widely respected, according to recent court filings and...