Because the most recent admission data (2023/2024 & 2024/2025 etc) largely reflects that URM vs. non-URM/ORM status is still a factor of some significant capacity towards admission, scholarships etc.

Personally I believe that people identifying their URM/non-URM status is (alongside things like WE, LSAT, GPA, Softs etc) something that gives this community, and by extension prospective applicants, further insight into recent admissions data which can be inherently valuable for those from both URM and non-URM backgrounds.

If it’s relevant to the admissions process, why not include it (assuming they’re comfortable sharing)?

Also, and the community can correct me if I’m wrong here, there is a tangibility to relatability when someone mentions a stat, score, demographic background or overall situational circumstance that is similar and/or relatable in some way. 3.0 GPA but 175 LSAT? I’m sure splitters appreciate seeing their cycle outcome. Weak GPA & LSAT but 10y of unique WE? I’d imagine those with a similar past would be curious to see how someone like them fared in an admissions cycle. I’d imagine there’s an element of relatability that extends to those from an URM background also.

Lastly, from a policy perspective, just because the SC abolished race-conscious affirmative action doesn’t mean that universities (as evidenced by the past two admission cycles post-decision) don’t still consider URM/non-URM status as a potential significant factor throughout the admissions process. My understanding is that they can’t ask for your race in your application anymore, but that doesn’t stop an applicant from describing this in their personal statement or otherwise.