To the editor: As a first-generation, low-income Latino student at Georgetown University, I agree with Jean Guerrero's July 7 column on the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court's decisions on the futures of young people, especially those from diverse backgrounds. The recent decision on affirmative action will make getting into college even more difficult for young people, especially those from my border town of Imperial, Calif. One of the many roles of a United States senator is to confirm or reject a president’s nominees to the highest court in the land. My generation will be closely watching the candidates to see how they plan to check this reckless court. Axel Abrica, Imperial, Calif.For more letters and videos in our "Hear Me Out" series, visit latimes.com/hearmeout.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 11, 2023 20:13 UTC