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Fortson v. Dorsey

Docket: 178
Citation: 379 U.S. 433 (1965)
Appellant: Fortson
Appellee: Dorsey

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Abstract

Argument: Thursday, December 10, 1964
Decision: Monday, January 18, 1965
Issues: Civil Rights, Reapportionment

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 8 votes for Fortson, 1 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Equal Protection
Voted with the majority
Warren
Voted with the majority
Black
Wrote a dissent
Douglas
Voted with the majority
Clark
Wrote a regular concurrence
Harlan
Wrote the majority opinion
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Voted with the majority
Goldberg
Full Opinion by Justice William J. Brennan, Jr.

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