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Which Supreme Court decision was Rehnquist criticized for allegedly opposing?
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Brown v. Board of Education, the landmark 1954 Supreme Court ruling that declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional, drew criticism from then-Justice William Rehnquist. While he did not directly oppose the decision, Rehnquist expressed reservations about its potential impact on federalism and states' rights.
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