Supreme Court Landmark Cases

Supreme Court Landmark Cases

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Supreme Court Landmark Case Regents of the University of California v. Bakke

C-SPAN's 2018 series Landmark Cases explores the case of a medical school applicant who claimed he was rejected in favor of less qualified minority applicants. The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of affirmative action while rejecting the university’s quotas. Learn more ...  Show more

Supreme Court Landmark Case Gregg v. Georgia

C-SPAN's 2018 series Landmark Cases explores the story of Troy Leon Gregg, a convicted armed robber and murderer who challenged his death sentence. The Supreme Court ruled against him in Gregg v. Georgia, but established guidelines for states using the death penalty. Learn more a ...  Show more