Democratic lawmakers propose ban on legacy admissions to colleges

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 As the Supreme Court prepares to hear challenges to affirmative action, two progressive lawmakers are moving to end legacy admissions to prestigious colleges and universities, a practice that largely benefits white students.

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., are introducing legislation Wednesday that would ban institutions that participate in federal student aid programs from admitting students based on family ties.

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