Robert L. Carter
American lawyer and judge with landmark rulings
Born
1917
109 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a federal judge in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Contributed to the civil rights movement, particularly in public education. Played a pivotal role in the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education, which led to the desegregation of public schools. Advocated for equal rights and justice throughout a lengthy career in law, influencing significant changes within the legal system.
Served as a federal judge
Contributed to Brown v. Board of Education
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