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In brief
Overview
According to General Clement, his transfer from Young Elementary School to Bloom Elementary School was denied solely on the basis of his race.
Background and question before the Court
What each side argues
Petitioner – Crystal D. Meredith (and counsel)
According to Teddy B. Gordon, meredith wants to enroll her son in school just as any parent would.
According to General Clement, the denial of the transfer was based solely on race.
According to Mr. MELLEN, the plan under dispute is intended to provide benefits to both Black and White students, not merely to remediate past discrimination.
Respondent – Jefferson County Board of Education
Source-limited. The record does not yet support a complete account.
What happened at oral argument
What the Court decided
Why it matters
Terms to know
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Primary sources
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