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Today in Supreme Court History: September 12, 1958

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Today in Supreme Court History: September 12, 1958

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Today in Supreme Court History: September 12, 1958

Josh Blackman

9.12.2025 7:00 AM

9/12/1958: Cooper v. Aaron is decided.

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Josh Blackman is a constitutional law professor at the South Texas College of Law Houston and the President of the Harlan Institute. Follow him @JoshMBlackman.

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