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Oregon v. Mitchell
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| Oregon v. Mitchell | |
| Court | Supreme Court of the United States |
|---|---|
| Citation | |
| Date decided | December 21, 1970 |
Arguments
The US Constitution doesn't bar literacy tests for voting.
Holding
Congress may prohibit literacy tests in state & federal elections.
Reasons
Congress may prohibit literacy tests to enforce the Equal Protection clause of the 14th Amendment.
