Law Scholar Suspended After Critizing Biden's Vow to Nominate Black Woman to SCOTUS

FEB 1 2022·Updated JAN 4 2023

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The Facts

Ilya Shapiro, a newly hired lecturer and administrator at Georgetown, was placed on administrative leave on Monday after tweeting that a "lesser black woman" wouldn't be the best pick for SCOTUS.
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He apologized for his "inartful" tweets, but maintained that he hadn't violated the university's policies and was confident he'd be vindicated after a "fair, impartial and professional" investigation.
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Over 100 professors have written a letter in support on Shapiro.
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The comments came after Biden vowed to make good on his campaign promise to nominate a black woman following the announcement of J. Stephen Breyer's retirement.
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The Spin

Progressive narrative

Shapiro's comments are racist and antithetical to the principles of inclusion expected of a higher learning institution. His appointment to Georgetown should be revoked permanently.

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Conservative narrative

Georgetown has bowed to the woke cancel culture mob. His criticism is legitimate and protected free speech.

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Nerd narrative

Shapiro used sloppy language while arguing that Sri Srinivasan was more qualified, but the important debate on pros and cons of race/gender quotas should be encouraged, not silenced.

The Fire