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Blumenstyk, Goldie – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1991
The Justice Department restated and clarified its position in a landmark higher education desegregation case to be heard in the Supreme Court, providing a substantial boost to Black-college supporters. The new brief explicitly affirms federal government support for historically Black colleges, calling them a vital component of U.S. higher…
Descriptors: Black Colleges, College Role, Court Litigation, Federal Aid
Pratt, John H. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1988
The text of Judge John H. Pratt order dismissing the "Adams" college desegregation case is presented. (MLW)
Descriptors: Civil Rights Legislation, College Desegregation, Court Litigation, Desegregation Litigation
Jaschik, Scott – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1991
A decision in the case involving the "Silver Spring Monkeys" and National Institutes of Health research left open the possibility of suing the federal agency in state courts, possibly making it easier for animal-rights groups to block some animal research. However, the ruling addresses only a narrow jurisdictional question. (MSE)
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Court Litigation, Federal Aid, Federal Courts
Leatherman, Courtney – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1988
A new bill specifically states that an entire institution is covered by antidiscrimination laws if it receives any federal support. The bill was designed to counteract the effects of a 1984 Supreme Court decision involving Grove City College, and it applies to sex, age, disability, and racial discrimination laws. (MSE)
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Civil Rights Legislation, Court Litigation, Disabilities
Jaschik, Scott – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1995
A Supreme Court ruling found that federal programs or policies based on race must meet a legal test of strict scrutiny, requiring the program to demonstrate a compelling government interest and be narrowly tailored. Legal experts suggest that few federal affirmative action programs currently meet the standard. (MSE)
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Compliance (Legal), Constitutional Law, Court Litigation
Blum, Debra E. – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1995
A federal district court has ruled that Brown University (RI) discriminates against its women's athletics programs, in violation of federal law. The university's stance on the law, which questions government interpretation, has been controversial. The suit was brought by nine female athletes seeking reinstatement of gymnastics and volleyball…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, College Athletics, Court Litigation, Equal Education
