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Johnston v. United States

Docket: 643
Citation: 351 U.S. 215 (1956)
Petitioner: Johnston
Respondent: United States
Consolidated: No. 704

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Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, May 2, 1956
Decision: Monday, May 21, 1956
Issues: First Amendment, Conscientious Objectors

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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 United States, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Selective Service, Military Selective Service, or Universal Military Service and Training Acts
Voted with the minority, joined Douglas' dissent
Warren
Voted with the minority, joined Douglas' dissent
Black
Wrote the majority opinion
Reed
Voted with the majority
Frankfurter
Wrote a dissent
Douglas
Voted with the majority
Burton
Voted with the majority
Clark
Voted with the majority
Minton
Voted with the majority
Harlan
Full Opinion by Justice Stanley Reed

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