America Divided: New Poll Shows Where Majority Of The U.S. Really Stands On Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Ruling

Written By BlabberBuzz | Tuesday, 04 July 2023 10:45 PM
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America Divided: New Poll Shows Where Majority Of The U.S. Really Stands On Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Ruling

A recent ABC News/Ipsos poll reveals that a majority of Americans support the Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action policies at Harvard and the University of North Carolina.

The poll shows that 52% of Americans approve of the decision, while only 32% disapprove, resulting in a significant 20-point difference.

The remaining 16% of respondents expressed uncertainty about their stance on the matter.

The poll also examined the opinions of different political and demographic groups. It found that a majority of Republicans (76%) and Independents (54%) approved of the decision, while Democrats were more divided, with 43% in favor and 41% against.

Additionally, the poll revealed that 57% of white Americans approved of the ruling, compared to 37% of Black Americans and 43% of Hispanic Americans.

Interestingly, the ABC News/Ipsos poll also assessed public sentiment towards two other major Supreme Court decisions from the previous week. It found that a slim majority (45% to 40%) approved of the decision to strike down President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan.

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Similarly, a slight majority (43% to 42%) approved of the ruling that clarified the rights of a website designer to refuse services for same-sex wedding websites.

However, it is worth noting that the phrasing of the latter case was misleading, as the Supreme Court did not rule that businesses can outright deny services to same-sex customers. Rather, the ruling emphasized the protection of individuals' freedom of expression.

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The poll also shed light on the perception of the Supreme Court's decision-making process. A significant majority of Democrats (76%) believed that the Court's rulings are influenced by partisan views.

This sentiment may be fueled by recent high-profile cases where the Court ruled against progressive and liberal interests.

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However, it is important to note that only 8% of 6-3 decisions in the 2022-2023 court term were unanimous among the six justices appointed by Republican presidents, challenging the notion of partisan alignment.

The Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action policies at Harvard and UNC-Chapel Hill was based on the violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment.

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The ruling effectively prohibits race-based admission policies, while still allowing for diversity-conscious considerations. Justice Brett Kavanaugh, in a concurring opinion, argued that affirmative action policies were always intended to be temporary and not meant to exist indefinitely.

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The ABC News/Ipsos poll provides valuable insights into the public's opinion on the Supreme Court's recent decisions.

It highlights the majority support for the ruling on affirmative action, while also revealing divisions along political and demographic lines.

The poll's findings contribute to the ongoing discussion surrounding affirmative action and its role in higher education.

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