Last year, the Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal of a lower court decision that ended affirmative action at Texas universities. But cases in other states are raising similar issues, which could eventually draw the court's attention. Monitor the appointment of judges to the federal bench and let Washington lawmakers know what you think. The Senate maintains a list of confirmations , but Yale Law School's list of federal judicial nominations is more comprehensive. See if your Senators and Representative have E-mail using the Senate and House Web site directories.
Universities are also the focus of affirmative action disputes.
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