The question addressed in this petition for a writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court is "When only a small fraction of thousands of applicants can be admitted, does the equal protection clause forbid a state university professional school faculty from voluntarily seeking to counteract effects of generations of pervasive discrimination…

The "Weber" decision lacks the clarity, coherence, and convincing power appropriate for the work of the Supreme Court. These qualities are often the first casualties of judicial forays into the legislative thicket. Available from American Enterprise Institute, 1150 17th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036; sc $2.50. (Author/IRT)

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…

Article points out that while new federal Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures, which became effective September 25, 1978, attempt to clarify two conflicting sets of rules, they also impose new burdens on public and private employers. Available from Executive Enterprise Publications Co., Inc., 10 Columbus Circle, New York, New York…

In several 1977 cases the Supreme Court held that a bona fide seniority system may apply different terms of employment if it operates in a neutral fashion and is not intentionally designed to discriminate. Available from the Commerce Clearing House, Inc., 4025 W. Peterson Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60646; single copy $3.00. (Author/IRT)

The Bakke Case is important because it is part of continuum wherin the Supreme Court has been slowly shifting, placing a much higher burden of proof upon the person who has suffered from exclusion, discrimination, or oppression. (Author/AM)

Author explores ramifications of two 1978 United States Supreme Court decisions, "Manhart" and "Bakke," within America's historical drive for equality and within the limitations imposed by today's economic realities. Available from Executive Enterprise Publications Co., Inc., 10 Columbus Circle, New York, New York 10019; $48.00 annually.…

Recently the Supreme Court has emphasized that discriminatory intent must be proven before there can be a finding of a violation of the Constitution's Equal Protection Clause. The purpose of affirmative action and preferential admission policies is not to discriminate against white males, but to eradicate the perpetuation of historical…

Discusses the analysis of the Bakke decision made by a joint committee of the American Council on Education and the Association of American Law Schools and the committee's recommendations on affirmative action programs in higher education after Bakke. (SJL)

Provides a brief explanation of the Supreme Court's holding in the "Weber" case and discusses this decision in relation to legislative intention in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Available from the American Bar Association, 77 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606; single copy $1.00. (IRT)

While the Court reached the right result in "Bakke," the opinions rendered reveal no clear legal guidelines for dealing with reverse discrimination. Available from the Law Review, University of Cincinnati College of Law, Room 12, Taft Hall, Cincinnati, OH 45221; sc $4.00. (Author)

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…

The Bakke case is the latest and most serious challenge to the constitutionality of voluntary affirmative action programs. If Bakke is upheld, it could virtually wipe out efforts to include minorities in most professional schools and some government employment. (Author)

Examines two cases (Bakke and Detroit Police Officers Association vs Young); examines affirmative action programs, reverse discrimination, and the use of "benign" classifications in light of the Fourteenth Amendment and the United States Code. Available from Editorial and Business Office, Detroit College of Law Review, 130 East Elizabeth…

Justice Powell's leading opinion in the Bakke case stressed educational diversity over state responsibility. It is suggested that, even where diversification fails as a goal, the desire to overcome the effects of past discrimination may still avail. (Author/LBH)