Oyez: Russell v. United States, 369 U.S. 749 (1962), U.S. Supreme Court Case Summary & Oral Argument

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Russell v. United States

Docket:	8
Citation:	369 U.S. 749 (1962)
Petitioner:	Russell
Respondent:	United States
Consolidated:	Shelton v. United States, No. 9; Whitman v. United States, No. 10; Liveright v. United States, No. 11; Price v. United States, No. 12; Gojack v. United States, No. 128

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Abstract

Oral Argument:	December 6-7, 1961, December 11-12, 1961
Decision:	Monday, May 21, 1962
Issues:	First Amendment, Legislative Investigations

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Question

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Full Opinion: First Amendment, Legislative Investigations: 5 - 2

Voted with the majority, joined Stewart's opinion

Warren

Voted with the majority, joined Stewart's opinion

Black

Did not participate

Frankfurter

Voted with the majority, authored a concurrence

Douglas

Voted with the minority, joined Harlan's dissent, authored a dissent

Clark

Voted with the minority, authored a dissent

Harlan

Voted with the majority, joined Stewart's opinion

Brennan

Voted with the majority, authored an opinion

Stewart

Did not participate

White

Full Opinion: First Amendment, Legislative Investigations: 4 - 2

Voted with the majority, joined Stewart's opinion

Warren

Voted with the majority, joined Stewart's opinion

Black

Did not participate

Frankfurter

Voted with the majority

Douglas

Voted with the minority

Clark

Voted with the minority

Harlan

Did not participate

Brennan

Voted with the majority, authored an opinion

Stewart

Did not participate

White

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