Sept. 18, 2023
Hefty costs for UNC’s Supreme Court loss
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The lawsuit that ended race-based admissions at universities around the country cost the University of North Carolina nearly $25 million to defend. Most of that money went to an international law firm whose attorneys charged the university nearly $1000 an hour. The cost provides insight into the financial impact of high-profile cases on universities. WRAL State Government Reporter Travis Fain breaks down why it matters to taxpayers and why the costs have led to consternation among UNC leaders.
