We conclude that, in the field of public education, the doctrine of “separate but equal” has no place. Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal. Therefore, we hold that the plaintiffs . . . are . . . deprived of the equal protection of the laws guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment. –Brown v. Board of Education, 1954 Which statement summarizes this passage from the Brown v. Board of Education decision? Segregation in public schools is upheld in the Constitution. “Separate but unequal” schools are unconstitutional. School segregation provides equal protection under the law.  The Fourteenth Amendment does not address school segregation.