A judge is asked to rule on a reverse-discrimination case involving an affirmative action plan at a local business. Under which of the following conditions is the judge most likely to rule against the affirmative action plan?

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Affirmative action plans are typically scrutinized for their impact on all groups, including majority groups. A plan that harms the majority group among potential applicants could be seen as discriminatory, leading a judge to rule against it, especially if it lacks a narrowly tailored approach to address specific past discrimination without unduly harming others.

A Judge Is Asked to Rule on a Reverse-Discrimination Case