Mccrary et al. v. Runyon et Ux., Dba Bobbe'S School, et al.

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The case involved a challenge to the admission policies of Bobbe's School, which allegedly discriminated against African American students. The plaintiffs argued that the school's refusal to admit Black children violated their civil rights under federal law. The Supreme Court was tasked with determining whether private schools could be held accountable for racial discrimination if they received no direct government funding or support but operated in a manner affecting interstate commerce. Ultimately, the Court ruled that private educational institutions engaging in discriminatory practices were subject to federal anti-discrimination laws due to their impact on interstate commerce and broader societal implications.