Justice Powell found that a fixed quota of student slots assigned on the basis of race in the Bakke case was compatible with the equal protection clause.

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Justice Powell's opinion in the 1978 Supreme Court case Regents of the University of California v. Bakke held that a quota system based on race was unconstitutional. However, he also held that race could be considered as a factor in admissions decisions to promote diversity in higher education. This decision was based on the idea of "narrowly tailored" affirmative action programs that use race as a factor in a holistic review of applicants.

Justice Powell Found That a Fixed Quota of Student Slots