United States v. City of Chicago

MEMORANDUM DECISION ON REMAND

MARSHALL, District Judge.

When the final decree of February 2, 1976 was entered in these consolidated actions, the City of Chicago had not completed the development of its new methods for selecting police officers. Accordingly, subject to prescribed hiring ratios, we authorized the City, at its election, to continue to appoint officers from the eligibility lists based upon the invalid 1971 Patrolman’s Examination and the 1972 Policewoman’s/Matron’s Examination. Final Decree, I, 8(b), 411 F.Supp. 218 at 249, D.C.

On appeal from that portion of the decree which…