Regents of the University of California v. Bakke (1978)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004183",
  "term": "Regents of the University of California v. Bakke (1978)",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A landmark United States Supreme Court case that affirmed the constitutionality of affirmative action but outlawed the use of quotas in college admissions. The Court ruled that while race could be a factor in admissions decisions, it could not be the sole determining factor. This decision established a precedent for how race-conscious admissions policies are evaluated under the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/regents-of-the-university-of-california-v-bakke-1978/"
}