Oyez: Firefighters v. Cleveland, 478 U.S. 501 (1986), U.S. Supreme Court Case Summary & Oral Argument

Firefighters v. Cleveland

Case Media

Abstract

Argument:	Tuesday, February 25, 1986
Decision:	Wednesday, July 2, 1986
Issues:	Civil Rights, Affirmative Action

Advocates

John D. Maddox	(on behalf of respondent City of Cleveland, et al)
William Bradford Reynolds	(on behalf of the United States as amicus curiae in support of the petitioner)
Edward R. Stege, Jr.	(on behalf of respondent Vanguards of Cleveland)
William L. Summers	(on behalf of the petitioner)

Facts of the Case

None

Question

None

Conclusion

None

Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

Decision: 6 votes for Cleveland, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII

Burger

Brennan

White

Marshall

Blackmun

Powell

Rehnquist

Stevens

O'Connor

Full Opinion by Justice William J. Brennan, Jr.

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