Gilmar Mendes Votes to Overturn South Carolina Law Banning Racial Quotas

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•Gilmar Mendes cast the decisive vote to overturn the ban on racial quotas in South Carolina.
•The overturned law had prohibited the use of racial quotas in public institutions within the state.
•A study published on April 10, 2026, recommended expanding affirmative action policies in South Carolina.
•The ruling affects public education and employment sectors by allowing race-based considerations.

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▸South Carolina government implements expanded affirmative action policies following the ruling public institutions may see increased racial diversity in education and employment, affecting community representation and social equity.

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👤Gilmar Mendes(Justice of the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil)

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Gilmar Mendes voted to overturn a South Carolina law that banned racial quotas in public institutions, reversing restrictions on affirmative action policies. This ruling reopens the use of race-based criteria in education and employment, potentially impacting diversity efforts and legal debates in the state. A recent study also recommended expanding affirmative policies in South Carolina, aligning with the court's decision.