Inactive Case

Stewart v. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center et al.

Docket No.
5:23-cv-00007
District Court
Texas Northern

Goal

  • Appoint court monitor
  • Award damages
  • Block enforcement of defendant action
  • Certify class
  • Declaration that defendant action is unlawful

Issues

Why this Matters

The plaintiff argues that certain admissions considerations by Texas Medical Schools related to race and gender violate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. Racial, ethnic, and gender diversity in the health care profession has been associated with better patient care and improved health care outcomes.

Potential Impact

Further restrictions on the ability for medical schools to consider race and gender among other admissions factors holistically could substantially decrease enrollment by communities of color and women, ultimately negatively impacting patient care.

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Current Status

Case Dismissed

Legal Issues

Civil Rights Act of 1964, Contracts Clause, Fourteenth Amendment - Equal Protection Clause

Date Filed
January 10, 2023
Case Type
Civil
Court Type
District Court
Court
Texas Northern
Court Division
Lubbock
Judge
Hendrix, James W. Appointed By: Donald Trump
Plaintiff(s)
George Stewart
Lead Counsel For Plaintiff(s)
Mitchell Law PLLC
Defendant(s)
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Lori Rice-Spearman; John C. DeToledo; Felix Morales; Louis Perez; Monica Galindo
Lead Counsel for Defendant(s)
Government