James Meredith took his case against the University of Mississippi to

James Meredith took his case against the University of Mississippi to the U.S. Supreme Court. His legal battle began when he sought to enroll at the university in 1961, which at the time was racially segregated. Meredith's application was denied based on his race, leading him to file a lawsuit claiming that this denial violated his rights under the Civil Rights Act and the 14th Amendment, which guarantees equal protection under the law.

After a series of legal proceedings, the case reached the Supreme Court, which ruled in favor of Meredith. The Court's decision was significant in the fight against racial discrimination in education, asserting that the University of Mississippi could not deny him admission based solely on his race. Ultimately, this landmark case paved the way for desegregation in higher education institutions across the United States. Meredith's courage and legal challenge established a precedent that would support the broader civil rights movement during this tumultuous period in American history.