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Chief Justice Earl Warren Case Analysis
This source is the opinion of Chief Justice Earl Warren and has substantial value in revealing why the US Supreme Court attempted to rapidly desegregate public schools. The turning point in black Americans civil rights was hugely characterized by the unanimous 9-0 decision to overturn the ‘separate but equal’ principle, deeming it unconstitutional. The concordant decision had a great impact and was one of the main reasons the US Supreme Court acted expeditiously to desegregate public schooling. Chief Justice Earl Warren was able to persuade other judges, many of whom supported segregation – such as Justice Stanley Reed, that a unanimous decision was crucial in order to pursue any change – especially for Southern states. Chief Justice Earl
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