Reagan

What did he propose?

Cutting back programmes to support affirmative action and appointed a head of civil rights division who opposed affirmative action

What was Grove College vs. Bell (1984)?

Reagan tried to reverse limits on anti-discrimination laws

What did the Supreme Court rule in Grove College vs Bell?

Supreme Court ruled that organisations which received federal funding only had to be in compliance with the area of civil rights legislation for which they had received the money

Why was Reagan forced to accept change?

Due to a more liberal Congress, and like the Supreme Court, he could delay change but not stop it

What did Reagan reluctantly agree to?

In 1983 when renewing the Voting Rights Act, Congress insisted on making MLK’s birthday a public holiday

What did the Congress strengthen in 1987 over Reagan’s veto?

1968 Fair Housing Act and passed the Civil Rights Restoration Act