Grutter v. Bollinger

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• Barbara Grutter (prosecution)
• Lee Bollinger (defendant)
• Supreme court case took place from April 1- June 23, 2003

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• Discrimination on the basis of race
• In violation of the Fourteenth Amendment
• Uses race as a "predominant" factor

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• "Educational benefits depend on diversity"

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• Admissions policies were unconstitutional
• "Practically indistinguishable from a quota system."
• The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the decision
• Then Supreme Court review was requested

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• 5 to 4 vote 

How the ruling affects the country

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