Affirmative Action: Justice O'Connor's Opinions
Description:
An examination of Justice O’Connor’s opinions reveals a gradual shift in perspective regarding the legal and constitutional standards to be applied in evaluating governmental affirmative action efforts, and the manner of their application in various legal and factual settings. This report briefly surveys decisions of retiring Justice Sandra Day O’Connor in affirmative action cases, an area where her opinions have frequently determined the outcome.
Date:
July 19, 2005
Creator:
Dale, Charles V.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department