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Lau v. Nichols

Docket: 72-6520
Citation: 414 U.S. 563 (1974)
Petitioner: Lau
Respondent: Nichols

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Abstract

Argument: Monday, December 10, 1973
Decision: Monday, January 21, 1974
Issues: Civil Rights, Desegregation, Schools
Categories: education, race discrimination

Advocates

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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 Lau, 0 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VI
Voted with the majority, joined Stewart's concurrence, joined Blackmun's concurrence
Burger
Wrote the majority opinion
Douglas
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Wrote a special concurrence
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Wrote a special concurrence, joined Stewart's concurrence
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Powell
Voted with the majority
Rehnquist
Full Opinion by Justice William O. Douglas

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