But critics of affirmative action, like Students for Fair Admissions, which brought the Supreme Court case, are ready to challenge universities if they see any hint of any decisions based on race.

The end of affirmative action marked a turning point—but the deeper erosion of racial equity in higher education is just beginning.

The Air Force Academy has axed affirmative action in its admissions, the government said in a recent court filing. Students for Fair Admissions, which won the Supreme Court case in 2023 that… ...