Taylor v. Louisiana
Significance
By overturning gender-based provisions of state laws governing the selection of jurors, the Court opened the way for women throughout the nation to serve on juries equally with men.
On 28 September 1971, police arrested Billy Jean Taylor, a 25-year-old former convict, in the St. Tammany Parish of Louisiana. They charged him with aggravated kidnapping, armed robbery, and rape. Despite having made seven suicide attempts in jail, Taylor was found competent to stand trial.
Additional topics
Law Library - American Law and Legal InformationNotable Trials and Court Cases - 1973 to 1980Taylor v. Louisiana - Significance, Jury Concerns, For All Intents And Purposes . . ., A Fair Cross-section, Further Readings