In 1971, the Supreme Court embarked on a series of decisions that interpreted the __________ in a manner that would allow the Equal Protection Clause to permit limited preferential treatment.

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The Supreme Court interpreted the Fourteenth Amendment, specifically its Equal Protection Clause, to permit limited preferential treatment as part of its decisions in the 1970s. This interpretation was aimed at addressing racial inequalities and promoting affirmative action policies.

In 1971, the Supreme Court Embarked on a Series of Decisions