Dothard v. Rawlinson

433 U.S. 321 · Decided June 27, 1977 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Dothard v. Rawlinson was decided on June 27, 1977 by a vote of 7–2. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision in part, reversed or vacated it in part, and remanded the case. Justice Potter Stewart wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Sex discrimination in employment” in the Civil Rights area.

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Full case caption

Dothard, Director, Department of Public Safety of Alabama, et al. v. Rawlinson et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1976-173, docket 1976-173-01.

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