Warren Court and Individual Rights (oct 5, 1953 – jun 23, 1969)
Description:
Cause:1. most liberal court in U.S. history
2. One Man, One Vote
Effect:
1. ended racial segregation in U.S. public schools
2. expanded the constitutional rights of defendants
3. ensured equal representation in state legislatures
4. outlawed state-sponsored prayer in public schools
5. paved the way for the legalization of abortion
Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 5, 1953
jun 23, 1969
~ 15 years