National Association for the Advancement of Colored People v. New York

413 U.S. 345 · Decided June 21, 1973 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People v. New York was decided on June 21, 1973 by a vote of 6–2. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision. Justice Harry A. Blackmun wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Voting Rights Act of 1965 and amendments” in the Civil Rights area.

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Case details

How the Justices voted

Did not participate: Thurgood Marshall.

Full case caption

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, New York City Region of New York Conference of Branches, et al. v. New York et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1972-167, docket 1972-167-01.

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