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Board Of Education v. Swann

Docket: 498
Citation: 402 U.S. 43 (1971)
Appellant: Board Of Education
Appellee: Swann

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Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, October 13, 1970
Decision: Tuesday, April 20, 1971
Issues: Civil Rights, Desegregation, Schools
Categories: education, fourteenth amendment, race discrimination

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Facts of the Case

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Question

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Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 9 votes for Swann, 0 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Equal Protection
Wrote the majority opinion
Burger
Voted with the majority
Black
Voted with the majority
Douglas
Voted with the majority
Harlan
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Full Opinion by Chief Justice Warren E. Burger

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