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March 19, 1960
The Herald
Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia
What is this article about?
In a grand jury, a Black panelist exposes racial bias in assigning Negro jurors to low-activity committees like law enforcement and schools, prompting a vote for fair selection where jurors choose their own assignments.
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"Committees?" The question became food for thought when a quick glance showed that Negro veniremen were invariably assigned to committees on law enforcement, juvenile delinquency and public schools. It was revealed that the method of selecting had not been previously made clear and that many jurors found themselves listed on committees on which there was limited activity and the opportunity to serve on other committees were precluded by their being already named to their quota of jury assignments. When the matter was questioned in a recent meeting of the latest grand jury these facts were pointed out by a Negro panelist. The body gave the matter immediate consideration and voted that no member would be arbitrarily appointed to any of the several committees. It further allowed that each juror could select at least two assignments on which he would like to serve. This is certain to mean a change in the usual service for Negro panelists.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Negro Veniremen
Jury Committees
Racial Assignment
Grand Jury
Selection Reform
Story Details
Event Date
Recent Meeting Of The Latest Grand Jury
Story Details
A Negro panelist questions the biased assignment of Negro veniremen to committees on law enforcement, juvenile delinquency, and public schools, revealing unclear selection methods limiting activity and choices; the grand jury votes to end arbitrary appointments and allow each juror to select at least two assignments, changing service for Negro panelists.