For there is no constitutional right for any race to be preferred... If discrimination based on race is constitutionally permissible when those who hold the reins can come up with "compelling" reasons to justify it, then constitutional guarantees acquire an accordion-like quality.


Dissenting, DeFunis v. Odegaard, 416 U.S. 312 (1974). - Judicial opinions

William O. Douglas Quotes

For there is no constitutional right for any race to be preferred... If discrimination based on race is constitutionally permissible when those who...

For there is no constitutional right for any race to be preferred... If discrimination based on race is constitutionally permissible when those who...

For there is no constitutional right for any race to be preferred... If discrimination based on race is constitutionally permissible when those who...

For there is no constitutional right for any race to be preferred... If discrimination based on race is constitutionally permissible when those who...