What was decided in UC Regents v. Bakke?

In the case of UC Regents v. Bakke, the Supreme Court addressed the constitutionality of affirmative action policies in college admissions. The court ruled that while affirmative action programs are permissible under the Constitution, the use of strict racial quotas is not allowed. This decision established that institutions could consider race as one factor among others in their admissions processes to promote diversity, but they could not set aside a specific number of spots exclusively for particular racial groups. This nuanced ruling aimed to balance the need for diversity in educational settings while upholding the principle of equal treatment under the law.