Individual users must determine if their use of the Materials falls under United States copyright law's "Fair Use" guidelines and does not infringe on the proprietary rights of the Oklahoma Historical Society as the legal copyright holder of The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and part or in whole. In this case, the Court found that the State of Oklahoma had set the plaintiff student apart from the other students. The litigation in McLaurin began to take shape when George W. McLaurin, an African American student with a masters degree, applied for admission to the University of Oklahoma in pursuit of a doctorate in education but was denied entry solely because of his race. All Rights Reserved. There is a vast differencea Constitutional differencebetween restrictions imposed by the state which prohibit the intellectual commingling of students, and the refusal of individuals to commingle where the state presents no such bar. (1950) McLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents. Sturdivant v. Blue Valley Unified Sch. This we think irrelevant. This appeal followed. Briefs of amici curiae, supporting appellant, were filed by Solicitor General Perlman and Philip Elman for the United States; Paul G. Annes for the American Federation of Teachers; Phineas Indritz for the American Veterans Committee, Inc.; Arthur J. Goldberg for the Congress of Industrial Organizations; Edward J. Ennis and Saburo Kido for the Japanese American Citizens League; and Arthur Garfield Hays and Eugene Nickerson for the American Civil Liberties Union. The ruling in McLaurin had major ramifications for both parties and went on to set a new precedent regarding segregation, especially with how it pertained to education. Corrections? On appeal, the Supreme Court focused on the question of whether officials could treat a student at a state university differently from other students based solely on his race. 0000002024 00000 n Such restrictions impair and inhibit his ability to study, to engage in discussions and exchange views with other students, and, in general, to learn his profession. McLaurin decided to file a suit under the assertion that the conditions under which he was required to receive his education deprived him of his personal right to the equal protection of the laws; and the Fourteenth Amendment eliminates racially biased treatment by the State (638-642). Our society grows increasingly complex, and our need for trained leaders increases correspondingly. In McLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents, 339 U.S. 637, 70 S.Ct. Such restrictions impair and inhibit his ability to study, to engage in discussions and exchange views with other students, and, in general, to learn his profession. 528. Peer interaction is a vital element in obtaining a good education, and McLaurin was being deprived of that right through segregation. We conclude that the conditions under which this appellant is required to receive his education deprive him of his personal and present right to the equal protection of the laws. Heyne's factual allegations state a plausible claim against Manuel for violation of his right to equal, Geier, 801 F.2d at 805.Missouri ex rel. WebG.W. On June 5, 1950, the United States Supreme Court ruled that a public institution of higher learning could not provide different treatment to a student solely because of his/her race as doing so deprived the student of his/her Fourteenth Amendment rights of Equal Protection. This precedent would be echoed in the 1954 case Brown v. Board of Education, which ruled that it was unconstitutional to segregate public schools. The court found that the university's inaction in providing separate facilities, in order to meet Oklahoma state law, allowing McLaurin to attend the institution was a violation of his Constitutional rights. The result is that appellant is handicapped in his pursuit of effective graduate instruction. The proceedings below are stated in the opinion. This we think irrelevant. The amendment provided, however, that in such cases the program of instruction shall be given at such colleges or institutions of higher education upon a segregated basis [1]. Name Meaning Pitts Linda Joan 1 English: variant of Pitt .2 Americanized spelling of German Pitz . In 2001, the Bizzell Memorial Library, the main library at the University of Oklahoma, was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in commemoration of this case. No. , nor was it intended to enforce social equality between classes and races." Please select which sections you would like to print: Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. Such restrictions impaired and inhibited his ability to study, to engage in discussions, exchange views with other students, and, in general, to learn his profession. WebO'Connor. McLaurin (plaintiff) was a Black citizen of Oklahoma. Shelley v. Kraemer, 334 U.S. 1, 13 -14 (1948). Klarman elaborates on the social, political, and economic factors that shaped the judicial rulings on this case, as well as the many ways in which the final Id. While McLaurin argued that the University of Oklahoma was violating the equal protection clause under the 14th Amendment, the university argued that they were not violating McLaurin's rights. George W. McLaurin(2012.201.B0391.0687, Oklahoma Publishing Company Photography Collection, OHS). 24 chapters | Pursuant to a requirement of state law, 70 Okla. Stat. WebGeorge W. McLaurin was an Oklahoma citizen and an African-American. In a unanimous decision authored by Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson, the Supreme Court reversed the lower courts decision. 34. The Court held that it was unconstitutional under the "equal protection clause" of the Fourteenth Amendment to deny McLaurin an equal education to the one his white peers were receiving. Id. Those who will come under his guidance and influence must be directly affected by the education he receives. The school authorities were required to exclude him by the Oklahoma statutes, 70 Okla. Stat. On the assumption, however, that the State would follow the constitutional mandate, the court refused to grant the injunction, retaining jurisdiction of the cause with full power to issue any necessary and proper orders to secure McLaurin the equal protection of the laws. Argued April 3-4, 1950. 0000003722 00000 n The Voting Rights Act Age 17 The Voting Rights Act prohibits racial discrimination in voting. It further held that to the extent the Oklahoma statutes denied him admission they were unconstitutional and void. By segregating him, he was unable to engage in discussions and share his viewpoints, and these restrictions made it difficult to work and learn. The judgment below is reversed, p. 339 U. S. 642. 0000005065 00000 n 0000071826 00000 n McLaurin opened the door through which other landmark cases that abolished segregation could enter. U.S. Supreme Court Cases: Study Guide & Review, Johnson v. Eisentrager: Case Brief & Summary, Psychological Research & Experimental Design, All Teacher Certification Test Prep Courses, Ruling of McLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents. These restrictions were obviously imposed in order to comply, as nearly as could be, with the statutory requirements of Oklahoma. WebMcLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents is a case that was decided on June 5, 1950, by the United States Supreme Court holding that a state cannot treat a student differently on the In a 9-0 decision, The United States Supreme Court ruled for McLaurin and against the State of Oklahoma. Following this decision, the Oklahoma legislature amended these statutes to permit the admission of Negroes to institutions of higher learning attended by white students, in cases where such institutions offered courses not available in the Negro schools. But at the very least, the state will not be depriving appellant of the opportunity to secure acceptance by his fellow students on his own merits. In McLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents (1949), 339 U.S. 637 [70 S.Ct. Segregated basis is defined as 'classroom instruction given in separate classrooms, or at separate times.' P. 339 U. S. 642. As a result, the court pointed out, the plaintiff was held back in pursuit of his education, because he was unable to debate and discuss his ideas with other students and faculty, with the result that his ability to learn his chosen profession, teaching, was hampered. (a) The restrictions imposed upon appellant impair and inhibit his ability to study, to engage in discussions and exchange views with other students, and, in general, to learn his profession. Eventually, McLaurin won admittance to the school, but the fight was far from over. Create your account. Pp. WebSupreme Court case McLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents School ruled that public institutions of higher learning could not discriminate due to race. Appellant, a Negro citizen of Oklahoma possessing a masters degree, was admitted to the Graduate School of the state-supported University of Oklahoma as a candidate for a doctorate in education and was permitted to use the same classroom, library and cafeteria as white students. Where conditions exist where a student of color is required to receive his education deprive him of his personal and present right to the equal protection of the laws such circumstances the, Reversing, the Supreme Court of the United States held that a state could not treat a student differently from other students on the basis of race as the, Don't Miss Important Points of Law with BARBRI Outlines (Login Required). The federal court in Oklahoma City also stated that the purpose of the Constitution was not to abolish the differences between races. In a 5-4 opinion written by Justice Louis Powell, the Court held that the trial court erred when it failed to consider mitigating evidence of Eddings unhappy childhood and emotional disturbance. McLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, https://www.britannica.com/event/McLaurin-v-Oklahoma-State-Regents, BlackPast - McLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents, Cornell Law School - Legal Information Institute - McLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. The Act secured the right to vote for minorities in the South. Their own education and development will necessarily suffer to the extent that his training is unequal to that of his classmates. Further, the Court ruled that "discrimination had no place in education." The judgment is reversed. 1149 McLAURIN v. OKLAHOMA STATE We hold that under these circumstances the Fourteenth Amendment precludes differences in treatment by the state based upon race. WebMcLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents, 339 U.S. 637 (1950) McLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. McLaurin argued that due to this treatment, he was being deprived of his rights under the 14 Amendment. He is now assigned to a seat in the classroom in a row specified for colored students; he is assigned to a table in the library on the main floor; and he is permitted to eat at the same time in the cafeteria as other students, although here again he is assigned to a special table. State-imposed restrictions which produce such inequalities cannot be sustained. Oklahoma Historical Society800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73105 | 405-521-2491Site Index | Contact Us | Privacy | Press Room | Website Inquiries, Get Updates in Your Inbox Keep up to date with our weekly newsletter delivered straight to your inbox. I would definitely recommend Study.com to my colleagues. McLaurin successfully sued in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma to gain admission to the institution (87 F. Supp. Mr. Chief Justice VINSON delivered the opinion of the Court. But they signify that the State, in administering the facilities it affords for professional and graduate study, sets McLaurin apart from the other students. For some time, the section of the classroom in which appellant sat was surrounded by a rail on which there was a sign stating, 'Reserved For Colored,' but these have been removed. That court held that such treatment did not violate the provisions of the Fourteenth Amendment and denied the motion. This appeal followed. Supreme Court 339 U.S. 637 70 S.Ct. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. In fact, as the court noted, the restrictions were designed to comply with the state statute that had required officials in institutions of higher education to treat students differently based on their races. WebMcLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education et al. Pursuant to a requirement of state law that the instruction of Negroes in institutions of higher education be "upon a segregated basis," however, he was assigned to a seat in the classroom in a row specified for Negro students, was assigned to a special table in the library, and, although permitted to eat in the cafeteria at the same time as other students, was assigned to a special table there. Ann. Photo by Joe Ravi (CC-BY-SA 3.0) Appellant, a 526, that the State had a constitutional duty to provide him with the education he sought as soon as it provided that education for applicants of any other group. Appellant, a Negro citizen of Oklahoma possessing a master's degree, was admitted to the Graduate School of the state-supported University of Oklahoma as a candidate for a doctorate in education and was permitted to use the same classroom, library and cafeteria as white students. Possessing a Masters Degree, he applied for admission to the University of Oklahoma in order to pursue studies and courses leading to a Doctorate in Education. WebMcLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Ed., 87 F. Supp. Stateimposed restrictions which produce such inequalities cannot be sustained. There is a vast differencea Constitutional differencebetween restrictions imposed by the state which prohibit the intellectual commingling of students, and the refusal of individuals to commingle where the state presents no such bar. Updates? Ablack citizen of Oklahoma possessing a master's degree was admitted to the Graduate School of the state-supported University of Oklahoma as a candidate for a doctorate in education and was permitted to use the same classroom, library and cafeteria as white students. Subscribe Now. p\!Y.Ebt9/ z ^tGG"w N8f,SYU*Vn/ 20072023 Blackpast.org. Terms of Use About the Encyclopedia. The amendment adds the following proviso to each of the sections relating to mixed schools: 'Provided, that the provisions of this Section shall not apply to programs of instruction leading to a particular degree given at State owned or operated colleges or institutions of higher education of this State established for and/or used by the white race, where such programs of instruction leading to a particular degree are not given at colleges or institutions of higher education of this State established for and/or used by the colored race; provided further, that said programs of instruction leading to a particular degree shall be given at such colleges or institutions of higher education upon a segregated basis.' HWs* 2zjZm,Bk*y"_qc B*>.bjK\Tzk.7EWk9#@3F/]3w=# La\V&om76 BU@*F2Lb DMkLuyY)<8,!os2W 7$'X0AOq k U0k Those who will come under his guidance and influence must be directly affected by the education he receives. Different treatment of students in public institutions of higher learning solely on the basis of race violates the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. In an opinion marked by balance, even caution, a three-judge panel struck down the law, to the extent that it prohibited McLaurin from attending the University of Oklahoma. In response, legislators in Oklahoma amended the statute, permitting African Americans to be admitted to educational institutions provided that the instruction the institutions provided was upon a segregated basis. The student was then admitted to the graduate school of the University of Oklahoma, a state-funded institution. Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. With them on the brief were Thurgood Marshall and Frank D. Reeves. McLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents helped to abolish this policy, specifically in colleges and universities. In apparent conformity with the amendment, his admission was made subject to such rules and regulations as to segregation as the President of the University shall consider to afford to Mr. G. W. McLaurin substantially equal educational opportunities as are afforded to other persons seeking the same education in the Graduate College, a condition which does not appear to have been withdrawn. The case was decided on June 5, 1950. On January 28, 1948, a retired black professor, George McLaurin, applied to the University of Oklahoma to pursue a Doctorate in Education. In McLaurin, the Supreme Court found that an African-American student should be admitted to a white graduate school, and be treated like other students, because of the importance of his "ability to study, to engage in discussions and exchange views with other students, and in general to learn his profession.". Gaines v. Canada, 305 U.S. 337 (1938), and Sipuel v. Board of Regents, 332 U.S. 631 (1948), a statutory three-judge District Court held that the State had a Constitutional duty to provide him with the education he sought as soon as it provided that education for applicants of any other group. Vinson contended that separating McLaurin from other students would hinder his ability to succeed in achieving higher education. Susan Cianci Salvatore (September 1, 2001), U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, Post Office, Courthouse, and Federal Office Building, NCAA v. Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, Sipuel v. Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, List of landmark African-American legislation, List of United States Supreme Court cases, volume 339, public domain material from this U.S government document, National Historic Landmark Nomination: Bizzell Library, University of Oklahoma, Center for Analysis and Prediction of Storms, Cooperative Institute for Mesoscale Meteorological Studies, Julian P. Kanter Political Commercial Archive, Gaylord College of Journalism and Mass Communication, College of Atmospheric and Geographic Sciences, Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts. 1149], it appeared that appellant was admitted as a graduate student at the University of Oklahoma, but in the classroom was required to sit in a row specified for colored students; in the library, he was assigned a special table; and in the cafeteria he was required to sit at a table apart from other students. 526. 0000067670 00000 n 851, 94 L.Ed. Such restrictions impair and inhibit his ability to study, to engage in discussions and exchange views with other students, and, in general, to learn his profession. The Civil Rights Movement Begins Age 12 The civil rights movement was a movement to enforce constitutional and legal rights for African Americans that the other Americans enjoyed. Xi Argued April 3, 4, 1950. Upon suit filed by the applicant, the university tried to set up a separate facility for African-American law students. Segregated basis is defined as classroom instruction given in separate classrooms, or at separate times. Id. Appellants case represents, perhaps, the epitome of that need, for he is attempting to obtain an advanced degree in education, to become, by definition, a leader and trainer of others. The U.S. Supreme Court held that "the conditions under which appellant is required to receive his education deprive him of his personal and present right to the equal protection of the laws, and the Fourteenth Amendment precludes such differences in treatment by the State based upon race.". HM0O0wz,['+hQ#H pt}~es9p~(/W3&5YfqL4Q7F:6[QcsWP\~)gLBsDhjB`9L[{kNu2[/(DSm:o_zX?aEEn^)}UXR}2 wF%. Therefore, the Court ruled that higher institutions such as colleges and universities were prohibited from practicing segregation, as it violated equal protection in an educational setting. It is said that the separations imposed by the State in this case are in form merely nominal. 851, 94 L.Ed. The decision in this case was made in conjunction with Sweatt v. Painter and later influenced the decision in Brown v. Board of Education.[1]. Al. Such restrictions impair and inhibit his ability to study, to engage in discussions and exchange views with other students, and, in general, to learn his profession. For some time, the section of the classroom in which appellant sat was surrounded by a rail on which there was a sign stating, Reserved For Colored, but these have been removed. For some time, the section of the classroom in which appellant sat was surrounded by a rail on which there was a sign stating, "Reserved For Colored," but these have been removed. US Supreme Court. All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. Citing our decisions in Missouri ex rel. Pp. A three-judge federal trial court determined that officials in Oklahoma had a constitutional duty to provide the plaintiff with the education he wanted as soon as they offered the same to students of any other race. The proceedings below are stated in the opinion. This case together with Sweatt v. Painter, which was decided the same day, marked the end of the separate but equal doctrine of Plessy v. Ferguson in graduate and professional education. 232, 83 L.Ed. The Fourteenth Amendment provides equal protection for citizens under the law. Appellant [339 U.S. 637, 640] was thereupon admitted to the University of Oklahoma Graduate School. Since McLauren did not have access to this aspect of his education, he was being denied an equal education to that of his peers. WebMcLAURIN v. OKLAHOMA DEPT. But they signify that the State, in administering the facilities it affords for professional and graduate study, sets McLaurin apart from the other students. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. The experience needed for a good education could not be accomplished by physically separating McLaurin from his peers, and it disallowed him from working on many types of projects that involved one or more students, as well as participating in a discussion of any kind. The University admitted McLaurin but provided him separate facilities, including a special table in the cafeteria, a designated desk in the library, a desk just outside the classroom doorway, and sometimes even made him eat at different times than the other students. 29hQbwy3Lp It is vital that students have the opportunity to learn from all of their other peers. We hold that under these circumstances the Fourteenth Amendment precludes differences in treatment by the state based upon race. [1], Our society grows increasingly complex, and our need for trained leaders increases correspondingly. [1], Chief Justice Frederick Vinson, writing for the court, argued that the actions of the University of Oklahoma violated the student's constitutional right to equal protection under the Fourteenth Amendment. In McLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents, supra, the Court, in requiring that a Negro admitted to a white graduate school be treated like all other students, again resorted to intangible considerations: " his ability to study, to engage in discussions and exchange views with other students, and, in general, to learn his profession.". The student was assigned to seating in the classroom, library, and cafeteria that was specified for Black students. In the interval between the decision of the court below and the hearing in this Court, the treatment afforded appellant was altered. These restrictions were obviously imposed in order to comply, as nearly as could be, with the statutory requirements of Oklahoma. Public facilities like bathrooms and water fountains were segregated. WebCanada, 305 U.S. 337 ; Sipuel v. Oklahoma, 332 U.S. 631 ; Sweatt v. Painter, 339 U.S. 629 ; McLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents, 339 U.S. 637 . 1149, it was ruled that a state may not after having admitted a Negro student to graduate instruction in its state university afford him different treatment from other students solely because of his race. Dist.) State-imposed restrictions which produce such inequalities cannot be sustained. . But they signify that the State, in administering the facilities it affords for professional and graduate study, sets McLaurin apart from the other students. (c) Having been admitted to a state supported graduate school, appellant must receive the same treatment at the hands of the State as students of other races. Thus he was required to sit apart at a designated desk in an anteroom adjoining the classroom; to sit at a designated desk on the mezzanine floor of the library, but not to use the desks in the regular reading room; and to sit at a designated table and to eat at a different time from the other students in the school cafeteria. To remove these conditions, appellant filed a motion to modify the order and judgment of the District Court. However, McLaurin appealed and his case went to the U.S. Supreme Court. McLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, legal case in which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously (90), on June 5, 1950, that racial segregation within the facilities and institutions of colleges and universities is inconsistent with the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. WebIn 1892, Homer Plessy who was seven-eighths Caucasian agreed to participate in a test to challenge the Act. 0000071186 00000 n Their own education and development will necessarily suffer to the extent that his training is unequal to that of his classmates. Argued April 3-4, 1950. (b) That appellant may still be set apart by his fellow students and may be in no better position when these restrictions are removed is irrelevant, for there is a constitutional difference between restrictions imposed by the State which prohibit the intellectual commingling of students and the refusal of students to commingle where the State presents no such bar. We hold that under these circumstances the Fourteenth Amendment precludes differences in treatment by the state based upon race. Possible Related Names Pitt Pitz The primary purpose of the 14th Amendment was to extend rights and protections found in the Constitution to the states. rG' I feel like its a lifeline. Can a state treat a student differently from other students solely because of race? She has been a classroom teacher for the past ten years. WebMcLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents is a case that was decided on June 5, 1950, by the United States Supreme Court holding that a state cannot treat a student differently on the basis of race.
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