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Garner v. Louisiana

Docket: 26
Citation: 368 U.S. 157 (1961)
Petitioner: Garner
Respondent: Louisiana
Consolidated: Briscoe et al. v. Louisiana, No. 27; Hoston et al. v. Louisiana, No. 28

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Abstract

Argument: October 18-19, 1961
Decision: Monday, December 11, 1961
Issues: Civil Rights, Sit-In Demonstrations

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Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 9 votes for Garner, 0 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Due Process
Wrote the majority opinion
Warren
Voted with the majority
Black
Wrote a special concurrence
Frankfurter
Wrote a special concurrence
Douglas
Voted with the majority
Clark
Wrote a special concurrence
Harlan
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Whittaker
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Full Opinion by Chief Justice Earl Warren

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