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JACKSON v. BIRMINGHAM BOARD OF EDUCATION

Supreme Court Cases

544 U.S. 167 (2005)

Case Overview

Legal Principle at Issue

Does Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 allow suits for retaliation against individuals who complain about sex discrimination, or if it is limited only to direct victims of the discrimination?

Action

Reversed and remanded. Petitioning party received a favorable disposition.

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