TLDR - SCOTUS Decisions: A Recap and Call to Action

In the past two days, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has made several significant decisions that have stirred conversations across the nation. These rulings touch on crucial issues such as student debt relief, affirmative action in college admissions, and LGBTQ protections. While some may find these topics disheartening, it is important to approach them with a mix of seriousness and positivity to keep the focus towards the direction of change. In this blog, we will recap these recent SCOTUS decisions and discuss actionable steps we can take to influence change. Join us!

No More Debt Relief for Students

@thelawyerangela Historic #affirmativeaction #supremecourt #scotus #scotusupdate #harvard #harvarduniversity #asianamerican #asianamericans #college #collegeapps #collegeapplications #applyingtocollege ♬ original sound - 💥 LAWYER Angela 💥

@underthedesknews #studentloans #equality #lgbtqia #scotus #uspolitics ♬ original sound - UnderTheDeskNews

No More Affirmative Action at College Admissions

@cbsnews Pres. Biden lays out how #affirmativeaction works in college admissions — and why he “strongly disagrees” with the Supreme Court’s decision to end its use in the admissions process. #news #scotus #education ♬ original sound - cbsnews

Less Protection for LGBTQ

@cnn The Supreme Court Friday ruled in favor of a Christian web designer in Colorado who refuses to create websites to celebrate same-sex weddings out of religious objections. The 6-3 decision was penned by Justice Neil Gorsuch and joined by Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Samuel Alito, Amy Coney Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh and Clarence Thomas. Justice Sonia Sotomayor penned a dissent joined by her liberal colleagues Justices Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson. #cnn #news #lgbtq #scotus #supremecourt ♬ original sound - CNN

Dear Gen Z, It's Time to Wake Up:

One of the most powerful ways to influence change is through VOTING. Remember, today’s ruling took away $20,000 from your pocket, and potentially gave you harder life by not granting you opportunities through affirmative action.

Don't Be Afraid to Play the Long Game:

Recognizing the current composition of SCOTUS, we must understand the importance of playing the long game. Just like the Marvel franchise, which took ten years and four phases to build a captivating universe, we can invest a few years to limit SCOTUS's power. By focusing on winning the Senate and securing the House, we can pave the way for progressive change.

Win back the House:

Winning back the house can set us up for long term action against these SCOTUS rulings by imposing terms and passing these legislations.