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Brown vs Board of Education (1954)
The case outlawed state sanctioned segregation of public schools as it violates the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. This started the Civil Rights Movement. It took more than ten years for the results to be seen, in 1964 90% of African American students were still attending segregated schools in the south. -
Plyler vs Doe (1982)
The Supreme Court overturned a Texas law that allowed the state to withhold funds for schools enrolling undocumented immigrants. in 1994 and 2011 California and Alabama fought back by adopting measures requiring schools to disclose immigration status, these were both overturned by the higher courts as they violate the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. -
Force vs Pierce City R-IV School District (1983)
"Girls can now try out for football !"
It took two years for the court case to finalize, during that time Nichole Force was ridiculed and victemized by her peers and her school. When she finally got to play on her High School team she didn't even enjoy it because the fight to get there had burned her out. -
Franklin vs Gwinnett County Public Schools (1992 )
Christine Franklin sued for monetary damages claiming sexual harassment and a violation of her rights under the acts of Title IX. School administration discouraged her from pressing charges ! Two different courts ruled against her. In 1992 the Supreme Court over ruled and allowed the suit to go forward. Students can now hold schools accountable for their Title IX rights and sue for monetary damages if deemed necessary. -
Joey Garrison, USA Today 6-18-2019. " 14 More Rejected Students Sue Universities, Mastermind of Admissions Scheme"
Rick Singer a defendant in the recent college admissions scheme, and eight Universities were named in a class action lawsuit brought by more than 14 current and former students. They claim their applications were discriminated against due to fraud and corruption and are requesting application fees be refunded as well as other punitive damages.
