Hopwood v. Texas
FACTS: Through index scores, UT picked three different types of people presumptively denied, accepted, and minorities. A special committee would read over these applications.
Fifth Circuit: UT was trying desperately to increase its diversity and strikes down their system. Decided by a three judge panel – 2 to 1.
Holding: SC invalidated UT Law School’s affirmative action program. Held that the 14th Amendment does not allow the court to favor classes of minorities. Court said no compelling justification that alllows it to elevate some races over others, even to correct racial imbalance.
FACTS: Through index scores, UT picked three different types of people presumptively denied, accepted, and minorities. A special committee would read over these applications.
District Court: Used strict scrutiny, denial of en banc hearing. Judge’s brought request for en banc hearing. State had compelling reasons to admit students in this way.
*Four white plaintiffs appeal to the fifth circuit – also used strict scrutiny but struck the decision down.
Fifth Circuit: UT was trying desperately to increase its diversity and strikes down their system. Decided by a three judge panel – 2 to 1.
Holding: SC invalidated UT Law School’s affirmative action program. Held that the 14th Amendment does not allow the court to favor classes of minorities. Court said no compelling justification that alllows it to elevate some races over others, even to correct racial imbalance.
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