Oyez: Board Of Education, New York City v. Harris, 444 U.S. 130 (1979), U.S. Supreme Court Case Summary & Oral Argument

Board Of Education, New York City v. Harris

Docket:	78-873
Citation:	444 U.S. 130 (1979)
Petitioner:	Board Of Education, New York City
Respondent:	Harris

Case Media

Abstract

Argument:	October 9-10, 1979
Decision:	Wednesday, November 28, 1979
Issues:	Civil Rights, Desegregation, Schools

Advocates

Joseph F. Bruno	(on behalf of the Petitioners)
Wade H. McCree	(on behalf of the Respondents)

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

None

Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

Decision: 6 votes for Harris, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: 20 U.S.C. 1601

Burger

Brennan

Stewart

White

Marshall

Blackmun

Powell

Rehnquist

Stevens

Full Opinion by Justice Harry A. Blackmun

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