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Dougherty County Bd. Of Ed. v. White

Docket: 77-120
Citation: 439 U.S. 32 (1978)
Appellant: Dougherty County Bd. Of Ed.
Appellee: White

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Monday, October 2, 1978
Decision: Tuesday, November 28, 1978
Issues: Civil Rights, Voting Rights Act of 1965

Advocates

Lawrence G. Wallace (argued the cause for the United States as amicus curiae urging affirmance)

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: 5 votes for White, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Voting Rights Act of 1965
Voted with the minority, joined Powell's dissent
Burger
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Wrote a dissent
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Wrote the majority opinion
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Blackmun
Wrote a dissent
Powell
Voted with the minority, joined Powell's dissent
Rehnquist
Wrote a regular concurrence
Stevens
Full Opinion by Justice Thurgood Marshall

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