Ronald Chisom v. Charles E. Roemer

501 U.S. 380 · Decided June 20, 1991 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Ronald Chisom v. Charles E. Roemer was decided on June 20, 1991 by a vote of 6–3. The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. Justice John Paul Stevens wrote the opinion of the Court. SCDB classifies its main issue as “Voting Rights Act of 1965 and amendments” in the Civil Rights area.

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Full case caption

Ronald Chisom, et al. v. Charles E. Roemer, Governor of Louisiana, et al.

SCDB identifiers: case 1990-111, docket 1990-111-01.

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