Date: February 4, 1982
Subject: Busing Lawsuits
Description: Helms (R-NC)-Johnston (D-LA) amendment to prevent the Department of Justice from bringing any legal action that could lead directly or indirectly to court-ordered busing; bar federal courts from ordering busing except in narrowly defined circustances; and allow the Attorney General to reopen existing busing orders imposed in violation of the standards set out in the amendment.
Result: Amendment Agreed to, 58-38
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