A critical Supreme Court seg fee decision on campus turns 18 years old today. Here’s why it still matters.

On this day 18 years ago, the Supreme Court issued its decision on UW System v. Southworth, ruling in favor of the System.

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By Kevin Park | May. 21

Merit Residence Hall photographed on Wednesday, May 21, 2026.

Kevin Park

By Kevin Park | May. 21

Merit Residence Hall photographed on Wednesday, May 21, 2026.

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