Document: 396 U.S. 19 90 S.Ct. 29 24 L.Ed.2d Beatrice ALEXANDER et al., Petitioners,v.HOLMES COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION al. No. 632. Argued Oct. 23, 1969. Decided 29, Jack Greenberg, New York City, for petitioners. Louis F. Oberdorfer, Washington, D.C., Lawyers' Committee Civil Rights Under Law, as amicus curiae. Jeris Leonard, A. Summer and John C. Satterfield, Jackson, Miss., respondents. PER CURIAM. 1 This case comes to the Court on a petition certiorari of Appeals Fifth Circuit. The was granted October 9, 1969, set down early argument. question presented is one paramount importance, involving it does denial fundamental rights many thousands school children, who are presently attending Mississippi schools under segregated conditions contrary applicable decisions this Court. Against background should have denied all motions additional time because continued operation standard allowing 'all deliberate speed' desegregation no longer constitutionally permissible. explicit holdings obligation every district terminate dual systems at once operate now hereafter only unitary schools. Griffin v. County School Board, 377 218, 234, 84 1226, 1235, 12 256 (1964); Green Board Kent County, 391 430, 438—439, 442, 88 1689, 1694—1695, 1696, 20 716 (1968). Accordingly, 2 It hereby adjudged, ordered, decreed: 3 1. Appeals' order August 28, vacated, remanded that court issue its decree order, effective immediately, declaring each districts here involved may system based race or color, directing they begin immediately within which person be effectively excluded from any color. 4 2. in discretion direct accept part 11, recommendations Department Health, Education, Welfare, with modifications deems proper insofar those insure totally eligible pupils without regard 5 make determination enter further arguments submissions. 6 3. While these being operated Appeals, District hear consider objections thereto proposed amendments thereof, provided, however, shall complied respects while considers such amendments, if made. No amendment become before passed upon by Appeals. 7 4. retain jurisdiction prompt faithful compliance modify amend same deemed necessary desirable system. 8 5. dated having been vacated proceedings conformity judgment forthwith requested give priority execution far possible necessary.

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