The Oyez Project Virtual Tour of the Supreme Court Building

Abstract

Argument: Monday, March 11, 1968
Decision: Tuesday, April 2, 1968
Issues: Attorneys' Fees

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Facts of the Case

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 5 votes for Hopkins, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Social Security, as amended, including Social Security Disability Benefits Reform Act, but excluding Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, and Aid to Families with Dependent Children
Did not participate
Marshall
Voted with the minority, joined White's dissent
Warren
Voted with the majority
Black
Wrote the majority opinion
Douglas
Voted with the majority
Harlan
Voted with the minority, joined White's dissent
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Wrote a dissent
White
Voted with the majority
Fortas
Full Opinion by Justice William O. Douglas

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The Oyez Project, Hopkins v. Cohen, 390 U.S. 530 (1968),
available at: <http://www.oyez.org/cases/1960-1969/1967/1967_276/>
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