William Augustus Bootle
American lawyer and federal judge
Born
1902
124 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Graduated from Emory University and received a law degree from the University of Georgia. Served as a lawyer before becoming a United States District Judge for the Middle District of Georgia in 1964. Presided over several important civil rights cases during the 1960s, addressing school desegregation and voting rights in Georgia. Contributed to the development of federal judicial standards through various rulings until retirement in 1990.
Presided over significant civil rights cases
Served as United States District Judge
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