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Abstract

Argument: Monday, December 9, 1968
Decision: Monday, March 24, 1969
Issues: Criminal Procedure, Discovery and Inspection

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 5 votes for Harris, 4 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: 28 USC 2241-2255 (habeas corpus)
Voted with the majority
Warren
Wrote a dissent
Black
Voted with the majority
Douglas
Wrote a dissent
Harlan
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Wrote a dissent
Stewart
Voted with the minority, joined Harlan's dissent
White
Wrote the majority opinion
Fortas
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Full Opinion by Justice Abe Fortas

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The Oyez Project, Harris v. Nelson, 394 U.S. 286 (1969),
available at: <http://www.oyez.org/cases/1960-1969/1968/1968_199/>
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