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Affirmative Action: Justice O'Connor's Opinions (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date July 19, 2005
Report Number RS22191
Report Type Report
Authors Charles V. Dale, American Law Division
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
Summary:

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.