The conservative majority Supreme Court's ruling came in response to lawsuits by the same group now suing over West Point's policies in federal court in White Plains, New York.
The group, Students for Fair Admissions, was founded by affirmative action opponent Edward Blum.
The Supreme Court's ruling invalidating race-conscious admissions policies used by Harvard University and the University of North Carolina did not address race in admissions at military academies, which Chief Justice John Roberts said had "potentially distinct interests."
Although Black people make up 20.2% of the Army's active duty enlisted personnel, only 11% are officers, the Justice Department said.
White people by contrast constitute 51.7% of the Army active duty enlisted corps and 68% of its officers, the Justice Department said.
Persons:
Eduardo Munoz, Biden, Edward Blum, SFFA, Blum, Philip Halpern, Donald Trump, John Roberts, West, Nate Raymond, Gerry Doyle
Organizations:
United States Military Academy, REUTERS, Wednesday, U.S . Military Academy, West, U.S . Department of Justice, U.S, Fair, Constitution's, Department, Army, Republican, U.S . Naval Academy, Harvard University, University of North, Justice Department, Thomson
Locations:
West Point , New York, U.S, U.S ., West, White Plains , New York, University of North Carolina, Boston