This paper discusses the Supreme Court's treatment of the issues in Bakke v. Regents of University of California and its implications for admissions programs. Bakke raised two basic issues in his reverse discrimination suit. First, he argued that Davis's medical school admission program was illegal under Title VI. Second, he claimed…

The main question of this case is whether Allan Bakke was denied the equal protection of the laws in contravention of the 14th Amendment, solely because of his race, as the result of a racial quota admission policy. A statement of the case which reviews pertinent data such as the admission procedure of the medical school, Bakke's interview and…

Argues that the Court had the opportunity to and grounds for disposing of the "Bakke" litigation in a manner that would accommodate the competing interests. Instead, the Court allowed Bakke to prevail by default. Available from Southern University Law Review, Southern University School of Law, Southern Branch Post Office, Baton Rouge, LA…

Bakke vs The Regents of the University of California is examined in historical perspective and in light of recent developments in the area of reverse discrimination. An attempt is made to analyze the nature of the California Supreme Court's holding, demonstrate the errors in the logic, and expose the potentially catastrophic results should the…

A brief resume of the Bakke case is offered, including its principal features, as well as some observations with respect to its immediate implications for the academic community. Included are discussions of the instability of the Supreme Court decision, two countervailing possibilities, and the constitutionality of racial quotas. (LBH)

Although progress has been made in the proportion of minority group students in M.D. programs, formidable barriers remain for many wanting to enter the health professions. Subtle discriminatory pressures exist, and the concept of "reverse discrimination" poses a new political obstacle to the elimination of such pressures. (Editor/LBH)

The Bakke case revolves around one white man's claim that he was discriminated against in favor of blacks, but far more is at stake. Aspects of the case and its social implications for the nation are discussed. Available from: The Atlantic Monthly Co., 8 Arlington St., Boston, MA 02116. (LBH)

The Bakke case before the Supreme Court raises questions far beyond the obvious ones about admissions policy. It may be a turning point in the history of American race relations. (Editor/LBH)

In a review of the court decision and opinions in the Allan Bakke medical school admissions case, reasons are found for further proceedings on the issue and to dispute counsel's claim of having produced all available information. Available from Southern University School of Law, Southern Branch Post Office, Baton Rouge, LA 70813. (MSE)

The Regents of the University of California present the following argument with regard to their medical school admissions policy at the Davis campus: The central issue presented by this case is whether the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution forbids a state professional school to take account of race in admissions to remedy the…

The Regents of the University of California present the following as part of their argument with regard to the Supreme Court case concerning minority group admissions policies at the Davis medical school: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 leaves State universities receiving Federal funds free to provide more nearly equal educational…

A petition was brought by the Regents of the University of California against Allan Bakke, contending that the Davis campus medical school program is in compliance with constitutional law. The University's argument for the case is presented in this document. The history of racial discrimination in medical education is reviewed. The characteristics…

The Supreme Court's Bakke decision stated what institutions could not do regarding the use of race and ethnicity in admissions. Alternative procedures developed by Michigan State University, the Medical College of Ohio, Temple University, McMaster University, and Florida State University are described which focus on assessing individual applicant…

In 1973 and 1974, Allan Bakke, a Caucasian, applied for admission to the medical school of the University of California-Davis and was refused admission. Of the 100 places available each year, 16 were reserved, under a special admission program, for Mexican Americans, blacks, Native Americans, and Asian Americans. Bakke filed a complaint against…