Judge John Minor Wisdom's Blog (9)

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I had no involvement with any of the groups that were listed, but I am in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Champion of Civil Rights Judge John Minor Wisdom by Joel William Friedman

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I served as a judge for more than four decades on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. I was one of the so-called "Fifth Circuit Four" who played a pivotal role in enforcing the civil rights of racial minorities during the era of "Massive Resistance" to desegregation. I also, served the United States Army from 1942 to 1946 before I was a judge.…

"The Constitution is both color blind and color conscious. To avoid conflict with the equal protection clause, a classification that denies a benefit, causes harm, or imposes a burden must not be based on race. In that sense the Constitution is color blind."…

To help the Civil Rights Movement through the legal system.

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I was born in New Orleans, LA and graduated from Isidore Newman School . In 1925, I received an Bachelor's of Arts degree from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, LA.…

During WWII, I served as a captain in the Army and later as lieutenant colonel in the Office of Legal Procurement. President Harry Truman rewarded his war service with the Legion of Merit.

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