1978

Regents of the University of California v. Bakke

Davis, California, CA

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The Supreme Court held that universities may use race as part of an admissions process so long as 'fixed quotas' are not used[4]. The Court found the University of California Medical School's specific system, which used a fixed quota for minority applicants, was unconstitutional[4]. However, the ruling permitted …

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