Boy Scouts of America v. James Dale

Boy Scouts of America v. James Dale

This collection consists of records related to the landmark 2000 decision by the United States Supreme Court in Boy Scouts of America (BSA) v James Dale. Dale was an Eagle Scout who became an adult member of the BSA as an assistant scoutmaster in New Jersey. The records consist of articles, briefing papers, drafts, emails, legal briefs, letters, meeting notes, memos, memorandums of understanding, routing forms, and transcripts. Topics cover discrimination, government sponsorship/support of private organizations, homosexuality, honorary chairmanships, legal strategy, and youth programs.

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