Brazil's STF Nears Overturning Law Banning Racial Quotas
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- •The Supreme Federal Court is Brazil's highest judicial authority.
- •The law in question banned racial quotas in Santa Catarina state.
- •Three justices have voted to overturn the ban as of April 10, 2026.
- •Racial quotas are affirmative action policies designed to promote inclusion of underrepresented racial groups.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the STF overturns the law banning racial quotas in Santa Catarina racial quota policies could be reinstated in the state, impacting university admissions and public sector hiring, and potentially encouraging similar rulings in other Brazilian states.
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