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U. S. v. Sisson

Docket: 305
Citation: 399 U.S. 267 (1970)
Appellant: U. S.
Appellee: Sisson

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Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, January 20, 1970
Decision: Monday, June 29, 1970
Issues: First Amendment, Conscientious Objectors

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Ideology)

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Decision: 5 votes for Sisson, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: 18 U.S.C. 3731
Did not participate
Blackmun
Voted with the minority, joined White's dissent, joined Burger's dissent
Douglas
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the majority
Black
Wrote a dissent, joined Burger's dissent
White
Voted with the majority
Stewart
Wrote the majority opinion
Harlan
Wrote a dissent, joined White's dissent
Burger
Full Opinion by Justice John M. Harlan

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