Boston courts hear college cases where fairness is on trial

The wheels of justice sometimes turn at a snail's pace in the United States.

You may remember hearing about the Harvard University admissions lawsuit. I've written about the case several times because it deals with a complicated balance of ethical issues.

Harvard's accusers say the university engages in blatant racial discrimination in its admission policies. They argue that considering applicants' race and setting the academic bar higher for Asians than other ethnic groups is indefensible conduct.