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which role did judge j. skelly wright play in the civil rights movement in louisiana? he ordered the arrest and jailing of dr. martin luther king, jr. he upheld a lafayette lawsuit blocking african american enrollment. he forced baton rouge lunch counters to desegregate. he started the process of integrating new orleans schools.

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Answer He started the process of integrating New Orleans schools.

it was in my history textbook

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Sentence Correction: Which role did Judge, J./James Skelly Wright play in the civil rights movement in Louisiana? He ordered the arrest and jailing of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He upheld a lafayette lawsuit blocking African American Enrollment. He forced baton rouge lunch counters to desegregate, and he started the process of integrating new orleans schools.

Answer/Explanation: James Skelly Wright (1911–1988) was a highly respected federal judge who presided over many important cases, including those addressing loyalty oaths. He was perhaps best known for his impact on civil rights. ... From 1949 to 1962, he served as a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New Orleans.

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