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November 4, 2009

Louisiana Justice of Peace Who Shunned Interracial Marriage Resigns
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In Louisiana, a justice of the peace who refuses to marry interracial
couples has resigned. Keith Bardwell stepped down after weeks of calls
for his ouster stemming from his refusal to marry an interracial couple
last month.



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