Grayned v. City of Rockford

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1972-06-26

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Mr. Justice Marshall delivered the opinion of the Court. Appellant Richard Grayned was convicted for his part in a demonstration in front of West Senior High School in Rockford, Illinois. Negro students at the school had first presented their grievances to school administrators. When the principal took no action on crucial complaints, a more public demonstration of protest was planned. On April 25, 1969, approx…

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