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North Haven Board Of Education v. Bell

Docket: 80-986
Citation: 456 U.S. 512 (1982)
Petitioner: North Haven Board Of Education
Respondent: Bell

Case Media

Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, December 9, 1981
Decision: Monday, May 17, 1982
Issues: Civil Rights, Sex Discrimination in Employment

Advocates

Beverly J. Hodgson (on behalf of Respondent Linda Potz)
Paul E. Knag (on behalf of Petitioner Trumbull Board of Education)
Susan K. Krell (on behalf of Petitioner New Haven Board of Education)
Rex E. Lee (on behalf of the Federal Respondents)

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 Ideology)

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Decision: 6 votes for Bell, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Education Amendments of 1972
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Wrote the majority opinion
Blackmun
Voted with the majority
Stevens
Voted with the majority
White
Wrote a dissent
Powell
Voted with the majority
O'Connor
Voted with the minority, joined Powell's dissent
Burger
Voted with the minority, joined Powell's dissent
Rehnquist
Full Opinion by Justice Harry A. Blackmun

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