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Grutter Vs Bollinger

Published on Nov 20, 2015

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GRUTTER VS BOLLINGER

ARGUED APRIL 1, 2003 DECIDED JUNE 23, 2003
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HISTORY

  • 1997 Barbara Grutter applied
  • Denied admission
  • Was Race a factor?
  • The University of Michigan's Law School says YES
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GRUTTER

ALLEGED THAT SHE WAS DISCRIMINATED AGAINST ON THE BASIS OF RACE
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BOLLINGER

ENSURES MINORITY STUDENTS DONT FEEL ISOLATED
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WHY IT MATTERS?

OBTAINS EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS THAT FLOW FROM A DIVERSE UNIVERSITY
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RESOLUTION

  • Supreme Court: Bollinger
  • Doesn't prohibit race in admissions
  • Law School conducts highly individualized reviews
  • No acceptance/rejection based solely on race

Jason Woodson

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