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Constitutional Law

Jan. 30, 2001

Breaking Language Barriers

Surprise, surprise! The state of Alabama finds itself in the midst of another civil rights battle. And once again, the state of Alabama is on the side of ignorance and intolerance. I guess some traditions never die in the heart of Dixie.

Sean Carter

Sean is an attorney in Irvine, a stand-up comedian and a humor writer.

Surprise, surprise! The state of Alabama finds itself in the midst of another civil rights battle. And once again, the state of Alabama is on the side of ignorance and intolerance. I guess some traditions never die in the heart of Dixie.

A few weeks ago, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Alexander v. Sandoval, which will decide whether Alabama's decision to administer its driver's license tests only in English is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights A...

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