Analyze the Supreme Court cases of Brown v. Board of Education (1954) and Regents of the University of California v. Bakke (1978). In your response, compare the factual backgrounds of each case and discuss how these facts influenced the Court's reasoning and decisions. Be sure to address the implications of these cases in the context of civil rights and affirmative action.
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