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Blackburn v. Alabama

Docket: 426
Citation: 354 U.S. 393 (1957)
Petitioner: Blackburn
Respondent: Alabama

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Abstract

Argument: Thursday, May 2, 1957
Decision: Monday, June 17, 1957
Issues: Judicial Power, Remand to Determine Basis of State Court Decision

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Ideology)

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Decision: 6 votes for Blackburn, 3 vote(s) against
Wrote a dissent
Douglas
Voted with the minority, joined Douglas' dissent
Black
Voted with the majority
Warren
Voted with the minority, joined Douglas' dissent
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Clark
Voted with the majority
Frankfurter
Voted with the majority
Whittaker
Voted with the majority
Burton
Voted with the majority
Harlan
Per Curiam with Argument

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