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in the field of public education the doctrine of "separate but equal" has no place. Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.
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To separate them from others of similar age and qualifications solely because of their race generates a feeling of inferiority as to their status in the community that may affect their hearts and minds in a way unlikely ever to be undone.
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Such an opportunity, where the state has undertaken to provide it, is a right which must be made available to all on equal terms.
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The basic concept underlying the Eighth Amendment is nothing less than the dignity of man.
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The Amendment must draw its meaning from the evolving standards of decency that mark the progress of a maturing society.
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When the Government acts to take away the fundamental right of citizenship, the safeguards of the Constitution should be examined with special diligence.
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Our answer is this: a denial of constitutionally protected rights demands judicial protection; our oath and our office require no less of us.
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Our constitutional system amply provides for the protection of minorities by means other than giving them majority control of state legislatures.
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To the extent that a citizen's right to vote is debased, he is that much less a citizen.
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Under our Constitution, the freedom to marry or not marry, a person of another race resides with the individual and cannot be infringed by the State.
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The freedom to marry has long been recognized as one of the vital personal rights essential to the orderly pursuit of happiness by free men.