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Fortson v. Morris

Docket: 800
Citation: 385 U.S. 231 (1966)
Appellant: Fortson
Appellee: Morris

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Abstract

Argument: Monday, December 5, 1966
Decision: Monday, December 12, 1966
Issues: Civil Rights, Reapportionment

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 5 votes for Fortson, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Equal Protection
Voted with the minority, joined Douglas' dissent, joined Fortas' dissent
Warren
Wrote the majority opinion
Black
Wrote a dissent, joined Fortas' dissent
Douglas
Voted with the majority
Clark
Voted with the majority
Harlan
Voted with the minority, joined Douglas' dissent
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Wrote a dissent, joined Douglas' dissent
Fortas
Full Opinion by Justice Hugo L. Black

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