Washington v. Davis

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1976-06-07

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*232 Mr. Justice White delivered the opinion of the Court. This case involves the validity of a qualifying test administered to applicants for positions as police officers in the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department. The test was sustained by the District Court but invalidated by the Court of Appeals. We are in agreement with the District C…

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