apr 20, 1971 - Swann v Charlotte Mecklenberg

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What is it? (One sentence)
This case ruled that busing students in order to promote integration of the schools is constitutional.

When did it happen? (Placed
on your timeline)
April 20, 1971

Who was involved? (Name
major groups and leaders)
Swann (Petitioner) and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education (respondent)

Where did it happen?
The US Supreme Court; originally Charlotte-Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Name one major cause.
In the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school system, black students attended schools that were either almost or completely black. This brought up the question: are federal courts able to oversee and produce remedies for state-imposed segregation?

Name one major effect.
The Court decided that busing students based on geography and not race to promote integration was constitutional. This set a precedent of integration, rather than just not segregating.

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