Question

The case of Lau v. Nichols (1974) centered on discrimination by a school system that accepted federal funds. Which provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was violated in the Lau v. Nichols case? (1 point)

Answer 1

The case of Lau v. Nichols (1974) centered on the violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. The Supreme Court ruled that providing instruction only in English to non-English-speaking students (specifically Chinese-speaking students in this case) constituted a discriminatory practice, as it effectively denied them equal access to educational opportunities.