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Civil rights leaders oppose Ford anti-busing plan
Washington leaders from NAACP and the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights condemn a Ford administration proposal to end court-ordered busing after five years in some cities. Atty. Gen. Levi argues the measure is constitutional and a last resort tool for desegregation, while critics warn it could incite violation of court orders and fail to halt resegregation.
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Margaret Gentry Washington
Clarence Mitchell
Washington
NAACP
Joseph Rauh
Leadership Conference On Civil Rights
Edward Levi
Levi
Justice Department
Rauh
Mitchell
Boston