DeFunis v. Odegaard (1974)

DeFunis v. Odegaard (1974) was a case about a law student, Marco DeFunis, who was denied admission to the University of Washington law school because of a racial quota system. He challenged this decision, claiming it violated his rights. The case raised questions about whether courts could hear cases involving admissions policies that might cause future harm. Ultimately, the Supreme Court dismissed the case as "moot" because DeFunis had already nearly completed his law degree while the case was pending. The case is significant for discussions on affirmative action and judicial review in educational admissions.