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Spitzer To File Brief Supporting Michigan in Admissions Case

By Jeralyn, Section Court Decisions
Posted on Mon Jan 20, 2003 at 11:41:34 PM EST
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New York Attorney General Elliot Spitzer announced Monday at a tribute for Martin Luther King, Jr. that he will file an amicus brief in the Supreme Court supporting Michigan's admissions policy.

Hillary Rodham Clinton, also present at the tribute, said she would join with several other senators in filing a brief supportive of Michigan's policy.

Spitzer told the assembled crowd: "We are trying desperately to create institutions of higher education that are diverse, that bring in and include all people," Mr. Spitzer told the audience. "What did our president say? He said, `No, I'm against that affirmative action plan.' Shame on him."

"Well, let me tell you. I am your attorney general, and I represent the State of New York, and on your behalf, I'm filing a brief that opposes our president, that opposes what he is saying, because we believe in diversity and we will fight for it." Spitzer, a Democrat, is likely to run for Governor of New York in 2006. He's on the right track.

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