Affirmative action is by no means perfect; in fact, studies show that as exists in its current form, it tends to benefit white women the most. But the idea that these lawsuits are pushing for, that a race-blind process would be more equitable, is simply false. It assumes that at the point of application, all students have been on an equal playing field. But they have not. Not every student has had access to the same education, tutoring, or extracurriculars as others, and race can often play a key factor in their lived experience. In short, while it needs significant overhaul and reconstruction, the concept of affirmative action is needed for both Black and Asian students moving forward.