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The Supreme Court Speaks on Voting Rights and Employment

Kristen Clarke

Joshua Civin

December 2009

As the Supreme Court term ended last Spring, two decisions held particular interest for the African American community. These decisions, regarding voting rights and employment, are analyzed in the two briefs that follow.

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