Transcript of Griffin v. County Board of Prince Edward County Ruling
Source-Dependent Questions
- How did the county of Prince Edward, Va., attempt to evade compliance with the U.S. Supreme Court’s ban on segregated schools?
- Describe the tone of Justice Douglas’ ruling. Why do you think he used such strong language? What was Justice Douglas trying to communicate?
Citation Information
Douglas, William O., draft per curiam opinion, U.S. Supreme Court of the United States, January 6, 1964. Courtesy of Library of Congress