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Appellate Practice

Jun. 30, 2000

Because of Right to Association, Gays Cannot Lead Boy Scouts

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court yesterday ruled, 5-4, that state anti-discrimination laws cannot prevent the Boy Scouts from barring gays from serving as leaders or members.

By David F. Pike
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court yesterday ruled, 5-4, that state anti-discrimination laws cannot prevent the Boy Scouts from barring gays from serving as leaders or members.
        The justices, in an opinion by Chief Justice Wil...

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