Which best explains why the Supreme Court’s decision in Regents v. Bakke angered people on both sides of the affirmative action debate? The Court issued a two-part decision that struck down some parts of affirmative action while upholding other parts. The Court issued a two-part decision that struck down use of affirmative action in medical school admissions only. The Court agreed to allow increased use of racial preferences in California but not in other states. The Court agreed to allow increased use of racial preferences in college and medical school admissions only.