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| Massachusetts Bd. of Ret. v. Murgia | |
| Court | Supreme Court of the United States |
|---|---|
| Citation | |
| Date decided | June 25, 1976 |
Facts
Robert Murgia was sent into retirement against his will at the age of 50. He was a police officer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Issues
What should be the standard of review in age discrimination cases?
Holding
Rational basis is the standard of review in age discrimination cases per SCOTUS.
Reasons
Older police officers aren't able to meet the demands of their occupations.
