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City of Richmond v. J.A. Croson Co.
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| City of Richmond v. J.A. Croson Co. | |
| Court | Supreme Court of the United States |
|---|---|
| Citation | |
| Date decided | January 23, 1989 |
Facts
In 1961, JFK signed Executive Order 10925 (Establishing the President's Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity). Soon after, state and local American governments followed the President's lead to ensure business opportunities for racial minorities.
In 1983, the City of Richmond, Virginia (defendant) passed the Minority Business Utilization Plan (MBUP). The city required construction contractors to sub-contract with 30% racial minorities (black, Hispanic, and Asian business owners).
In 1983, the City of Richmond awarded Croson (plaintiff) a contract to re-model the plumbing of the city jail.Case Text Links
