Marshall rails at Bakke ruling for race in admissions
Justice Thurgood Marshall, nearing 70, delivered a forceful dissent as Allan Bakke won admission to UC Davis Medical School. He called the decision a failure to address two centuries of racial discrimination and warned America risks remaining a divided society.
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Bakke case seen as landmark but not yet revolutionary
AP commentary by Philip B. Kurland and Ralph Smith discusses the Bakke ruling, arguing its true significance lies in reasoning yet to unfold. It contrasts Bakke with Brown v. Board, notes ongoing legislative roles, and states schools cannot use race alone to deny or confer admission while preserving diversity.
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Bakke decision redefines reverse discrimination and action
Court ruling on Allan Bakke legitimizes reverse discrimination and signals retreat from 1960s concessions. The piece argues affirmative action endures but must be clarified, urging society to preserve hope through institutional commitment, especially in higher education, amid rising retrenchment fears.
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