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Dandridge v. Williams

Docket: 131
Citation: 397 U.S. 471 (1970)
Appellant: Dandridge
Appellee: Williams

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Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, December 9, 1969
Decision: Monday, April 6, 1970
Issues: Civil Rights, Constitutional Poverty Law
Categories: discrimination, equal protection, fourteenth amendment, social security, states

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Facts of the Case

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Question

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Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 5 votes for Dandridge, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC--provisions of the Social Security Act)
Voted with the majority, joined Black's concurrence
Burger
Wrote a regular concurrence
Black
Wrote a dissent
Douglas
Wrote a regular concurrence
Harlan
Voted with the minority, joined Marshall's dissent
Brennan
Wrote the majority opinion
Stewart
Voted with the majority
White
Wrote a dissent
Marshall
Full Opinion by Justice Potter Stewart

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