The debate of affirmative action and race based admissions in higher education has been widely argued whether it is the best policy at diversifying colleges and universities. After California’s passage of Proposition 209 in 1996, a number of other states including Michigan and Texas have followed in the debate about affirmative action. Is affirmative action or other race conscious remedies an effective policy in diversifying higher education? Please provide your opinions in a 3-5 paragraph opinion paper utilizing related references and data.