JOURNAL ARTICLE

Constance Baker Motley's Greatest Legal Battle: James Meredith's Admission to Ole Miss.

  • Published In: Litigation, 2023, v. 49, n. 2. P. 10 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: DEAN, RICHARD 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the efforts of Constance Baker Motley to represent James Meredith in his legal battle admitted to the University of Mississippi which took place in the early 1960s. Topics include examines despite facing significant obstacles and blatant racism from the state of Mississippi, Motley was able to successfully argue Meredith's case and win him admission to the university.

Additional Information

  • Source:Litigation. 2023/01, Vol. 49, Issue 2, p10
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Education
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0097-9813
  • Accession Number:162048597

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