Case: C.M. v. Robert J. Bentley

2:13-cv-00591 | U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama

Filed Date: Aug. 19, 2013

Closed Date: April 8, 2014

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary while we research the case) Named plaintiffs, children attending public schools in Alabama's Black Belt region, filed suit against the Governor of Alabama in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama challenging the Alabama Accountability Act ("the Act"). The Act gave tax breaks to families transferring their children to successful schools, discriminating against impoverished families. Plaintiffs were represented by the Southern Poverty Law Center.

People

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Judge(s)

Watkins, William Keith (Alabama)

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Docket

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MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER that Defendants' 26 Motion to Dismiss is GRANTED as further set out in the opinion and order. A separate final judgment will be entered. Signed by Chief Judge William Keith Watkins on 4/8/2014. (dmn, ) (Main Document 46 replaced on 4/9/2014 due to typographical error on page 4.) (dmn, ).

April 8, 2014

April 8, 2014

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Alabama

Case Type(s):

Child Welfare

Key Dates

Filing Date: Aug. 19, 2013

Closing Date: April 8, 2014

Plaintiffs

Attorney Organizations:

Southern Poverty Law Center

Public Interest Lawyer: Yes

Case Details

Other Dockets:

Middle District of Alabama 2:13-cv-00591

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