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Nelson v. Los Angeles County

Docket: 152
Citation: 362 U.S. 1 (1960)
Petitioner: Nelson
Respondent: Los Angeles County

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Abstract

Argument: Wednesday, January 13, 1960
Decision: Monday, February 29, 1960
Issues: First Amendment, Security Risks

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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: 5 votes for Los Angeles County, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Due Process
Did not participate
Warren
Wrote a dissent
Black
Voted with the majority
Frankfurter
Voted with the minority, joined Black's dissent, joined Brennan's dissent
Douglas
Wrote the majority opinion
Clark
Voted with the majority
Harlan
Wrote a dissent
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Whittaker
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Full Opinion by Justice Tom C. Clark

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