Expert: Justin Gerstein - 10/10/2002

Question
   I am researching cases regarding housing discrimination for my undergraduate course called “Protecting Civil Liberties.” I am responsible for briefing the case Barrows v. Jackson, 346 U.S. 249 (1953) in class next week. I have read through the case and I would like to understand the merits and reasoning better. I have found it difficult to find additional information regarding this case. I have been searching the Internet to no avail. I either find the brief as a whole (FindLaw.com) or cursory summaries of the case. This has become increasingly frustrating.

   My question is whether there are other resources available, besides the case itself, to help flesh out the various cases for me. Are there supplemental sources regarding housing desegregation on the Internet? Also are there sites where I can find full-Federal District Court opinion? Any pertinent information would be greatly appreciated.


Cheers,
Adam


Answer
HI Adam,
Findlaw is the best source that I can recomend.
In the Law Libraries you find most opinions from the District Courts.
Look at teh State of California's Supreme Court and Appeals Court from some more information.
I wish I could help you more, but that is where I would start.
JG