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Manuel Real
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| Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California | |
| In office November 4, 2018 – June 26, 2019 |
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| Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California | |
| In office 1982–1993 |
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| Preceded by | A. Andrew Hauk |
| Succeeded by | William Matthew Byrne Jr. |
| Judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California | |
| In office November 3, 1966 – November 4, 2018 |
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| Appointed by | Lyndon B. Johnson |
| Preceded by | Seat established by 80 Stat. 75 |
| Succeeded by | Sherilyn Peace Garnett |
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Manuel Lawrence Real
January 27, 1924 San Pedro, California, U.S. |
| Died | June 26, 2019 (aged 95) Rancho Palos Verdes, California, U.S. |
| Education | University of Southern California (B.S.) Loyola Marymount University (LL.B.) |
Manuel Lawrence Real (born January 27, 1924 – died June 26, 2019) was a very important judge in the United States. He served as a federal judge in California for a long time. President Lyndon B. Johnson appointed him in 1966. Judge Real was known for his long career and some important decisions he made in court.
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Early Life and Education
Manuel Real was born in San Pedro, California. His parents were immigrants from Spain. He went to the University of Southern California and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1944. Later, he studied law at Loyola Law School, getting his law degree in 1951.
During World War II, from 1943 to 1945, he served in the United States Navy Reserve. After his military service and law school, he worked as a lawyer. He was an Assistant United States Attorney from 1952 to 1955. He also worked in private practice in San Pedro. From 1964 to 1966, he was the United States Attorney for the Southern District of California.
Becoming a Federal Judge
On September 26, 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson chose Manuel Real to be a federal judge. He was to serve on the United States District Court for the Central District of California. The United States Senate approved his appointment on October 20, 1966. He officially became a judge on November 3, 1966.
He served as the Chief Judge of his district from 1982 to 1993. This means he was the main judge in charge of that court during those years. Judge Real served for a very long time. He was the last federal judge still working who had been appointed by President Johnson. He was also one of the longest-serving federal judges ever. He passed away on June 26, 2019, at the age of 95.
Important Court Decisions
Judge Real made several notable decisions during his time on the bench. These decisions often had a big impact on the community.
Helping Schools Change
One of his most well-known decisions was on January 22, 1970. He ordered the Pasadena Unified School District to create a plan. This plan was to fix racial imbalance in all their schools. He stated that starting in September 1970, no school in the district should have a majority of any minority students.
This decision aimed to ensure fairness and equal opportunities for all students. The school board then put a plan into action to meet this legal requirement.
Other Cases
Judge Real also handled many other cases. For example, in 2018, he made a ruling about government funding. He decided that the Justice Department could not force police departments to follow its immigration rules to get money. This ruling was important for how local police forces work with federal immigration laws.
See also
- List of Hispanic/Latino American jurists
- List of United States federal judges by longevity of service
