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Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education

Citations: 399 U.S. 926; 90 S. Ct. 2247Docket: No. 1713

Court: Supreme Court of the United States; June 29, 1970; Federal Supreme Court; Federal Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The 4th Circuit Court granted the motion from the National Education Association and the United Negro College Fund, Inc. to file briefs as amici curiae. The petition for writ of certiorari was granted, with the condition that the Court of Appeals' judgment remains undisturbed, specifically regarding the remand to the District Court for further proceedings, which are authorized. Additionally, the District Court's judgment is reinstated and will remain effective during these proceedings. The decision on motions to expedite has been deferred. Justice Black dissented from the reinstatement of the District Court’s judgment, advocating for expedited action and an early hearing date for the case.

Legal Issues Addressed

Amici Curiae Participation

Application: The 4th Circuit Court granted permission for the National Education Association and the United Negro College Fund, Inc. to participate as amici curiae, indicating the court's openness to insights from interested parties not directly involved in the case.

Reasoning: The 4th Circuit Court granted the motion from the National Education Association and the United Negro College Fund, Inc. to file briefs as amici curiae.

Deferral of Expedited Proceedings

Application: The decision on whether to expedite proceedings was postponed, showing the court's discretion in managing its docket and prioritizing cases.

Reasoning: The decision on motions to expedite has been deferred.

Dissent on Reinstatement and Expedited Action

Application: Justice Black dissented, emphasizing the need for expedited action and a prompt hearing, thus highlighting a difference in judicial opinion on the urgency of the case.

Reasoning: Justice Black dissented from the reinstatement of the District Court’s judgment, advocating for expedited action and an early hearing date for the case.

Reinstatement of District Court Judgment

Application: The District Court's judgment was reinstated and will remain in effect during the ongoing proceedings, indicating the court's support for the lower court's decision while further proceedings are conducted.

Reasoning: Additionally, the District Court's judgment is reinstated and will remain effective during these proceedings.

Writ of Certiorari Granted with Conditions

Application: The Supreme Court granted the petition for writ of certiorari but specified that the judgment of the Court of Appeals would remain unchanged, particularly concerning the remand for further proceedings.

Reasoning: The petition for writ of certiorari was granted, with the condition that the Court of Appeals' judgment remains undisturbed, specifically regarding the remand to the District Court for further proceedings, which are authorized.