Board of Regents vs Bakke

Bakke

Board of Regents vs Bakke demonstrated the beginning of desegregation and the reactions some white folks had towards it. The University of California had set aside a certain number of spots for enrollment for African American students, a quota they had to reach. This in turn caused white students to be rejected from the University. The university is claiming they weren't trying to deny white students a slot in their school, but were just allowing black students the chance to further their education with no segregation. Bakke was declined twice from the university and sued that they were violating the 14th amendment, according to 14th amendment they can't deny American citizens. Students should be accepted off of academics not the color of their skin. The court finds having the quota system doesn't abide by 14th amendment, however it is ok for a college to consider race as a factor among many. So among test scores they can also look at any challenges, race/ethnicity, or many other things to gain admission to school.