McLaurin v. Oklahoma

A negro citizen of Oklahoma with a master's degree was admittied to graduate school at the state supported University of Oklahoma. However, he was required to sit in a row for negro students only. He was allowed to use the library and cafeteria, but was assigned to a special table in both. This violated the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment and restricted the plantiff or engaging in discussions and exchanges of views about his profession. This case, like several before it, was argued up to the Supreme Court where it was decided that, in fact, this did violate his right.