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Welsh v. United States

Docket: 76
Citation: 398 U.S. 333 (1970)
Petitioner: Welsh
Respondent: United States

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Abstract

Argument: Tuesday, January 20, 1970
Decision: Monday, June 15, 1970
Issues: First Amendment, Conscientious Objectors
Categories: armed services, criminal, freedom of religion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 5 votes for Welsh, 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Selective Service, Military Selective Service, or Universal Military Service and Training Acts
Did not participate
Blackmun
Voted with the minority, joined White's dissent
Burger
Wrote the judgment of the Court
Black
Voted with the majority
Douglas
Wrote a special concurrence
Harlan
Voted with the majority
Brennan
Voted with the minority, joined White's dissent
Stewart
Wrote a dissent
White
Voted with the majority
Marshall
Judgment of the Court by Justice Hugo L. Black

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