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Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) sues U.S. Air Force Academy over race-conscious admissions, claiming it denies equal competition. SFFA, previously challenging similar practices at civilian colleges, lost a similar case against U.S. Naval Academy. The group argues race-conscious admissions don’t aid recruitment or foster military unit cohesion. The Air Force Academy struggles with diversity, with Black or African American and Hispanic or Latino students underrepresented compared to U.S. Air Force demographics. SFFA’s challenges have faced setbacks, with courts upholding race-conscious admissions for national security interests.