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Conclusion: A Call for True Equality
The Supreme Court's 9-0 ruling in Ames versus Ohio Department of Youth Services stands as a powerful reminder that judicial review remains a critical check on societal trends that might undermine the enduring principles of equality. This decision serves as a hallmark affirmation of the ideal that one's merit should outweigh their racial or sexual identity, resonating with the belief that all citizens, regardless of their background, deserve equal treatment under the law.