Oyez: Lewis v. Martin, 397 U.S. 552 (1970), U.S. Supreme Court Case Summary & Oral Argument

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Lewis v. Martin

Docket:	829
Citation:	397 U.S. 552 (1970)
Appellant:	Lewis
Appellee:	Martin

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Abstract

Argument:	Tuesday, March 3, 1970
Decision:	Monday, April 20, 1970
Issues:	Civil Rights, Statutory Poverty Law

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 6 votes for Lewis, 2 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC--provisions of the Social Security Act)

Burger

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Douglas

Harlan

Brennan

Stewart

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Marshall

Full Opinion by Justice William O. Douglas

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