The case of Ozie Powell, Willie Roberson, Andy Wright, and Olen Montgomery v. Alabama in 1932 was part of the infamous Scottsboro Boys trials. The four African American defendants were among nine young men accused of raping two white women on a train. Their convictions by an all-white jury raised serious concerns about due process rights as they had inadequate legal representation during their trial and no opportunity to cross-examine witnesses or present evidence in their defense. In addition, there were allegations that the jury's decision was influenced by racial prejudice rather than factual evidence presented at trial. The U.S Supreme Court overturned their convictions stating that the failure to provide adequate counsel violated the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment which guarantees fair treatment through normal judicial system especially as a citizen’s entitlement.

The dissenting opinion in the case of Ozie Powell, Willie Roberson, Andy Wright, and Olen Montgomery v. Alabama was not recorded or is unknown. The Supreme Court's decision was unanimous in favor of the defendants (the "Scottsboro Boys"), ruling that they were denied adequate legal counsel under the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. This landmark case set a precedent for ensuring proper legal representation for all defendants regardless of their ability to pay.