What case became one of the first legal and critical victories against de jure segregation?

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Mendez v. Westminster was a critical case in the fight against de jure segregation as it became one of the first legal victories against school segregation in the United States. The case challenged the segregation of Mexican-American students in Orange County, California and ultimately led to the elimination of segregated schooling in California.

What Case Became One of the First Legal and Critical