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Williams v. Georgia

Docket: 412
Citation: 349 U.S. 375 (1955)
Petitioner: Williams
Respondent: Georgia

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Abstract

Argument: Monday, April 18, 1955
Decision: Monday, June 6, 1955
Issues: Civil Rights, Desegregation

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Facts of the Case

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Question

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Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 6 votes for Williams, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Equal Protection
Voted with the majority
Warren
Voted with the majority
Black
Voted with the minority, joined Clark's dissent, joined Minton's dissent
Reed
Wrote the majority opinion
Frankfurter
Voted with the majority
Douglas
Voted with the majority
Burton
Wrote a dissent, joined Minton's dissent
Clark
Wrote a dissent, joined Clark's dissent
Minton
Voted with the majority
Harlan
Full Opinion by Justice Felix Frankfurter

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