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Plaintiffs stress equal opportunity in Maryland school admissions case

After the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear the challenge, plaintiffs’ attorney said the Constitution guarantees equal opportunity regardless of race.

Published Oct 20, 2026, 7:30 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a lawsuit challenging admissions policies at middle schools in Montgomery County, Maryland. An attorney for the plaintiffs said the Constitution guarantees everyone an equal opportunity, regardless of race.