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. Pp. The removal of the state restrictions will not necessarily abate individual and group predilections, prejudices and choices. 526. Decided June 5, 1950. McLaurin won the right to attend the University of Oklahoma without being segregated in any way from his peers. Those who will come under his guidance and influence must be directly affected by the education he receives. WebThe University of Oklahoma accepted George McLaurin to its graduate program in education, but separated him from other students. Dist.) 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. Appellant's 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 judgment is reversed. United States District Court W. D. 0000062061 00000 n Appellant, having been admitted to a state-supported graduate school, must receive the same treatment at the hands of the state as students of other races. WebOn January 14, 1946, the petitioner, a Negro, concededly qualified to receive the professional legal education offered by the State, applied for admission to the School of Law of the University of Oklahoma, the only institution for legal education supported and maintained by the taxpayers of the Oklahoma. George McLaurin George McLaurin was the first African American student admitted to the University of Oklahoma. The judgment below is reversed, p. 339 U. S. 642. This segregated him from his classmates and made group learning and discussions impossible. In McLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, 339 U.S. 637, 70 S.Ct. His application was rejected because state law prohibited black McLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents, 87 F. Supp. 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. Do you find this information helpful? 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. 0000000836 00000 n In McLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents, 339 U.S. 637 (1950), the Court entertained an appeal from the judgment of a three-judge District Court upholding an Oklahoma statute providing that Negroes, though admissible to white graduate schools, must get that education on a segregated basis. Decided June 5, 1950. Eventually, McLaurin won admittance to the school, but the fight was far from over. McLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents, 339 U.S. 637 (1950), was a United States Supreme Court case that prohibited racial segregation in state supported graduate or professional education. 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 McLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents, (339 U.S. 637, 70 S.Ct. Omissions? It further held that to the extent the Oklahoma statutes denied him admission they were unconstitutional and void. of City of Benton Harbor. Marian W. Perry and Franklin H. Williams were also of counsel. 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. (1941) 455, 456, 457, which made it a misdemeanor to maintain or operate, teach or attend a school at which both whites and Negroes are enrolled or taught. However, the court did not issue any injunctive relief as requested by the plaintiff but rather relied "on the assumption that the law having been declared, the State will comply.". Upon suit filed by the applicant, the university tried to set up a separate facility for African-American law students. This appeal followed. Discover the ruling of this important court case of 1950. 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. 526. These restrictions were obviously imposed in order to comply, as nearly as could be, with the statutory requirements of Oklahoma. 638-642. The court did not believe that it was Constitutional to integrate different races and social classes. Ann. Possessing a Master's degree, he applied for admission to the University of Oklahoma in order to pursue studies and courses leading to a Doctorate in Education. 851 [ 94 L.Ed. U.S. Supreme CourtMcLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents, 339 U.S. 637 (1950), McLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. He may wait in line in the cafeteria and there stand and talk with his fellow students, but while he eats he must remain apart. Brianna has her undergraduate degree in English Education and her master's degree in Urban Education. 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 theFourteenth Amendmentprecludes such differences in treatment. WebPeriodical U.S. Reports: McLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents, 339 U.S. 637 (1950). (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. The school authorities were required to exclude him by the Oklahoma statutes, 70 Okla. Stat. [2], Oral argument was held between April 3, 1950, and April 4, 1950. Its like a teacher waved a magic wand and did the work for me. 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. APPEAL FROM THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF OKLAHOMA. See Sweatt v. Painter, ante, p. 629. McLaurin uses the same classroom, library and cafeteria as students of other races; there is no indication that the seats to which he is assigned in these rooms have any disadvantage of location. Casetext, Inc. and Casetext are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. No. The case concerned a Black student who was treated differently than white students after being admitted to the graduate school at the University of Oklahoma. 526 (W.D. Oklahoma State Regents . Mr. Chief Justice VINSON delivered the opinion of the Court. 851, 94 L.Ed. 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. 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. To read more about the impact of McLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents click here. He may wait in line in the cafeteria and there stand and talk with his fellow students, but while he eats he must remain apart. P. 642. She is certified in English and Special Education. In McLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents, 339 U.S. 637, 640, 70 S.Ct. 638-642. 0000003722 00000 n 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. It further held that to the extent the Oklahoma statutes denied him admission they were unconstitutional and void. WebGeorge W. McLaurin was an Oklahoma citizen and an African-American. McLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents (1950) was a case regarding higher education that was decided by the United States Supreme Court saying that colleges 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. WebMcLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents 2,513 views Jul 7, 2016 29 Dislike Share Save OU IACH 2.33K subscribers In this lecture, professor Kathryn Schumaker reviews the In addition, the court ruled that, insofar as the restrictions that officials imposed on the student impaired and inhibited his ability to study and to engage in discussions and debates with other students as well as faculty, this treatment had a detrimental impact on his overall educational experience. The result was that he was handicapped in his pursuit of effective graduate instruction. Create your account. 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, 339 U.S. 637 (1950) McLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. Marian W. Perry and Franklin H. Williams were also of counsel. P. 641. Accordingly, the high court reversed the decision of the U.S. District Court, requiring the University of Oklahoma to remove the restrictions under which McLaurin was attending the institution. Shelley v. Kraemer, 334 U.S. 1, 13 -14 (1948). The Supreme Court made this decision unanimously in 1950. McLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents, 339 U.S. 637 (1950). Segregated basis is defined as classroom instruction given in separate classrooms, or at separate times. Id. Make your practice more effective and efficient with Casetexts legal research suite. The result is that appellant is handicapped in his pursuit of effective graduate instruction. In McLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents, 339 U.S. 637, 70 S.Ct. McLaurin successfully sued in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma to gain admission to the institution (87 F. Supp. 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. Robert L. Carter and Amos T. Hall argued the cause for appellant. To remove these conditions, appellant filed a motion to modify the order and judgment of the District Court. 34. (1941) 455, 456, 457, which made it a misdemeanor to maintain or operate, teach or attend a school at which both whites and Negroes are enrolled or taught. Held: 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. (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. A small donation would help us keep this available to all. 0000001037 00000 n 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. Segregated basis is defined as 'classroom instruction given in separate classrooms, or at separate times.' [2][3] The case was heard in Oklahoma City at the Post Office, Courthouse, and Federal Office Building. In a unanimous decision authored by Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson, the Supreme Court reversed the lower courts decision. Citing our decisions in Missouri ex rel. We hold that under these circumstances the Fourteenth Amendment precludes differences in treatment by the state based upon race. She has been a classroom teacher for the past ten years. 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. As a result, much of the South adopted "separate but equal" policies that governed daily life. WebMcLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Ed., 87 F. Supp. But they signify that the State, in administering the facilities it affords for professional and graduate study, sets McLaurin apart from the other students. Appellant filed a complaint requesting injunctive relief, alleging that the action of the school authorities and the statutes upon which their action was based were unconstitutional and deprived him [339 U.S. 637, 639] of the equal protection of the laws. Name Meaning Pitts Linda Joan 1 English: variant of Pitt .2 Americanized spelling of German Pitz . State-imposed restrictions which produce such inequalities cannot be sustained. 854] the Supreme Court struck down "restrictions imposed by the state which prohibit the intellectual commingling of students," not social commingling or commingling generally. 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 Our society grows increasingly complex, and our need for trained leaders increases correspondingly. With him on the brief was Mac Q. Williamson, Attorney General. In McLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents (1949), 339 U.S. 637 [70 S.Ct. [1], The Supreme Court decided unanimously to reverse the decision of the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. The following (as per The Chicago Manual of Style, 17th edition) is the preferred citation for articles:Alfred L. Brophy, McLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents (1950), The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture, https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=MC034. 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. (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. Contractors of America v. Jacksonville, Parents Involved in Community Schools v. Seattle School District No. [3], McLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents established that the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment prohibited states from treating students differently on the basis of race. At that time, his application was denied, solely because of his race. Dist.) 0000001099 00000 n 851, 94 L.Ed. George W. McLaurin applied to the University of Oklahoma but was denied entry because he was African American. 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. The intent of the 14th Amendment was to extend rights found in the Constitution to the states. We decide only this issue; see Sweatt v. Painter, ante, p. 629. 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. WebOther articles where Sweatt v. Painter is discussed: Brown v. Board of Education: Decision: the Supreme Courts rulings in Sweatt v. Painter (1950) and McLaurin v. Oklahoma Your donation is fully tax-deductible. 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." 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. Dist. 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.". 0000071278 00000 n The removal of the state restrictions will not necessarily abate individual and group predilections, prejudices and choices. See Sweatt v. Painter, ante, p. 629. Appellant is a Negro citizen of Oklahoma. 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. Hoping to earn a doctorate in education, he applied for admission to graduate study at Oklahoma's all The studentfiled a complaint requesting injunctive relief, alleging that the action of the school authorities and the statutes upon which their action was based were unconstitutional and deprived himof the equal protection of the laws. Those who will come under his guidance and influence must be directly affected by the education he receives. 0000062265 00000 n WebIn McLaurin v. Oklahoma State Regents, McLaurin argued that the Fourteenth Amendment was being violated by how they were being treated. The court summarily dismissed this argument, noting that the treatment set the plaintiff apart from other students, because he was still restricted as to where he could sit. To remove these conditions, appellant filed a motion to modify the order and judgment of the District Court. Pp. 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. 0000062655 00000 n Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. The federal court in Oklahoma City upheld the discrimination, observing that the Constitution "does not abolish distinctions based upon race . Ann. Shelley v. Kraemer, 1948, 334 U.S. 1, 13-14, 68 S.Ct. 1149), 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. xb``c``nb`a`a`@ +s,p*X9 y g`4o@,``PPLJ1lacXq;_ MR endstream endobj 21 0 obj<> endobj 23 0 obj<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/ExtGState<>/Properties<>>>>>>> endobj 24 0 obj<> endobj 25 0 obj<> endobj 26 0 obj<> endobj 27 0 obj<>stream . Click here to contact our editorial staff, and click here to report an error. 836, 842, 92 L.Ed. 0000001774 00000 n He was allowed to pursue his doctoral degree at the University of Oklahoma. WebCanada, 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 Copyright to all of these materials is protected under United States and International law. (1950) 455, 456, 457. McLaurin returned to the U.S. District court and petitioned to require the University of Oklahoma to remove the separate facilities allowing him to interact with the other students fully (87 F. Supp. 851, 339 U.S. 637, 94 L.Ed. Peer interaction is a vital element in obtaining a good education, and McLaurin was being deprived of that right through segregation. With them on the brief were Thurgood [339 U.S. 637, 638] Marshall and Frank D. Reeves. McLaurin then appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. 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. 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. African American History: Research Guides & Websites, Global African History: Research Guides & Websites, African American Scientists and Technicians of the Manhattan Project, Envoys, Diplomatic Ministers, & Ambassadors, Foundation, Organization, and Corporate Supporters. It may be argued that appellant will be in no better position when these restrictions are removed, for he may still be set apart by his fellow students. 0000067670 00000 n Where a black student was admitted to a state-supported graduate school, he must receive the same treatment at the hands ofthe state as students of other races. 848. His case set a precedent through which may laws regarding segregation were struck down. In this case, the Court found that the State of Oklahoma had set the plaintiff student apart from the other students. The individual filed a complaint on the grounds that his right to equal protection had been violated by the school's actions. 526 (1948) McLAURIN v. OKLAHOMA STATE REGENTS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION et al. McLaurin filed an injunction in federal court with the argument that the University of Oklahoma had denied him his rights under the Fourteenth Amendment. These restrictions were obviously imposed in order to comply, as nearly as could be, with the statutory requirements of Oklahoma. 87 F. Supp. Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) had made segregation a standard practice in much of the American South. Yes. McLaurin had to sit at a separate table in classrooms, the library, and the cafeteria.
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