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2:23Now PlayingClarence Thomas says he doesn't 'have a clue' what 'diversity' is | USA TODAY
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2:23Now PlayingAssociate Justice Clarence Thomas asked a lawyer representing North Carolina for a definition of "diversity" and its benefits to education.
RELATEDAffirmative actionSupreme court hears arguments from UNC and Harvard
The Supreme Court's conservative majority signaled deep skepticism Monday over the use of race-conscious admissions at American colleges in one of the most controversial cases before the court this year, questioning the boundaries of such efforts and whether they are needed to ensure diversity.
Associate Justice Clarence Thomas, who has opposed race-conscious admissions in the past, pressed the attorney representing North Carolina for a definition of diversity and its benefits. "I've heard the word 'diversity' quite a few times and I don't have a clue what it means," Thomas said. "It seems to mean everything for everyone."
Ryan Park, arguing on behalf of UNC, said that diversity "reduces groupthink" and "leads to a more efficient outcome" in seeking truth. "I don't put much stock in that," Thomas said, "because I've heard similar arguments in favor of segregation."
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