As a result of a Supreme Court decision in 1995, affirmative action policies are now subject to ________ scrutiny.

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The Supreme Court decision in 1995 (Adarand Constructors, Inc. v. Peña) subjected affirmative action policies to strict scrutiny, which is the highest level of judicial review. This means that such policies must serve a compelling government interest and be narrowly tailored to achieve that interest.

As a Result of a Supreme Court Decision in 1995